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Hawaiian Airlines Begins Ticket Sales for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Beginning next spring, travelers from the Bay Area and Los Angeles can be among the first to experience the outstanding island-inspired look and luxury of Hawaiian Airlines’ new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Hawaii’s domestic carrier launched ticket sales for its 787 aircraft today, which will first operate between Hawaii and San Francisco (SFO) and Los Angeles (LAX).

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Hawaiian’s brand-new flagship aircraft will make its public debut on April 15 with daily service between Honolulu and San Francisco (HNL) through May 14. Thereafter, select flights between Honolulu and Los Angeles will begin on May 14 and Maui (OGG) and Los Angeles will begin on May 15. Tickets are offered on Hawaiian Airlines’ website.

Guests boarding Hawaiian’s 787 will be immersed in a cabin that evokes Hawaiʻi’s beauty through bold textures, soothing sunrise and sunset lighting, and sinuous ocean and wind patterns. The 300-seat aircraft features Hawaiian’s newest premium product, Leihōkū Suites (garland of stars): 34 suites that envelop guests in a tranquil space with lie-flat seating, an 18-inch in-flight entertainment screen, personal power outlets, wireless cell phone charging and direct aisle access.

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The 787 provides improved cabin air filtration, and the lower cabin altitude made possible by the carbon fibre composite airframe makes for a more comfortable flight. Additionally, guests will notice a quiet cabin thanks to the acoustically treated engine inlets, extra-large, dimmable windows, roomy overhead bins, and touchless toilets and faucets in the restrooms. Hawaiian will get its first of 12 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in January, with more deliveries expected through 2027.

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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.