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Emirates to Get New Boeing 777x Flights by next year

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Next year, Emirates, a Dubai-based airline, will get Boeing’s new 777X for testing flights. The announcement comes with a combined decision by the engine supplier, General Electric (GE), and the aircraft manufacturer to let Emirates carry out a crucial phase of the 777X program’s advancement.

Boeing is now working with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify the 777X. During a Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference in early June 2023, Boeing President and CEO David Calhoun stated that there was a “big hanging issue” due to the FAA and EASA’s disagreement “on the certification principles and design principles that were embedded.”

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The proposal was confirmed by company executives who were present at a Boeing event that was in line with the Paris Air Show. Tim Clark, the CEO and president of Emirates, has shown an increasing lack of confidence in the program’s development. Due to the numerous technical and legal difficulties that have caused delays.

The first 777X aircraft was initially expected to arrive at Emirates as early as December 2019. Boeing currently anticipates making the first delivery in 2025. Clark has expressed worry that the delivery date may be further delayed to 2026. Emirates is a prominent customer for the programme with its existing order for 115 Boeing 777X planes.

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The 777X’s continued flight testing and the MAX’s re-certification are both happening at the same time. This led the FAA to insist on a thorough assessment of the work that has been done thus far. Consequently adding to the certification timeline’s delays.

A Boeing 777-9 from the Emirates will be sent to the Middle East for two months in the summer of 2024 in order to solve these concerns. Tim Clark is hoping for assurance from this route-proving exercise and relief from his concerns about the aircraft’s capability. During this testing phase, Boeing pilots will operate the aircraft.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.