Airlines

India’s Godrej Aerospace eyes share of GE engine manufacturing

In order to join the supply chain for the production of the engines that will power the nation’s upcoming indigenous fighter jets, India’s Godrej Aerospace announced on Monday that it will submit a bid to produce modules of GE 414 engines.

The engines will be produced jointly by GE and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited under the terms of the agreement, which was unveiled during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the United States last month.

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The deal’s modalities are still being worked out. This occurs when airlines place record numbers of airplane orders, raising concerns about an imminent industry shakeup. According to Maneck Behramkamdin, assistant vice president and business head at Godrej Aerospace, Air India and IndiGo have bought roughly 1,000 new aircraft jointly.

We need to examine the partnership between GE and HAL. We need to watch how the deal goes down and how much technology is transferred. In two to three months, we will have more clarity, said Maneck Behramkamdin, associate vice president and business head at Godrej Aerospace, during a visit to the plant.

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According to Godrej Aerospace, the organization intends to spend 2.50 billion Indian rupees ($30.26 million) on the construction of a facility in Khalapur, Maharashtra, for sophisticated manufacturing, assembly, and integration facilities.

Aerospace and defense manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing have recently pledged to increasing their local production and investment as a result of the Modi government’s push for indigenous manufacturing and the sourcing of local components.

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Airlines

A Costly Mistake: Passenger Pays for Fuel After Disruptive Flight

A Western Australian man has learned a costly lesson after his unruly behavior on a flight resulted in the aircraft having to turn back. The passenger was ordered to pay over $5,000 in fuel costs, along with a significant fine, for causing the plane to divert.

The incident occurred in September 2023 when the man, who was not publicly named, became disruptive on a flight from Perth to Sydney. Due to his behavior, the pilot was forced to turn the plane around and return to Perth, which required dumping fuel to land safely.

The passenger pleaded guilty to charges of disorderly behavior and non-compliance with safety instructions. As a result, he was ordered to pay $8,630 to the airline to cover the cost of the wasted fuel and was also fined $6,055. This combined penalty of over $11,000 is a stark reminder of the severe consequences of disruptive behavior on flights.

While this is not a typical punishment, other cases of in-flight misconduct have resulted in hefty fines. One passenger in the United States was fined over $40,000 for a series of offenses, including bringing their own alcohol on board, being intoxicated, attempting to smoke marijuana, and sexually assaulting a flight attendant.

The Australian Federal Police emphasized that disruptive behavior on flights will not be tolerated. They warned that individuals who cause disturbances can face significant financial penalties and legal consequences. The case of the Western Australian passenger serves as a clear message that obeying airline staff and adhering to safety regulations is essential for a smooth and safe flight.