Airlines

Japan Airlines Announces new nonstop Service to Doha

Beginning in the summer of 2024, Japan Airlines (JAL) will operate a new nonstop daily service between Tokyo (Haneda) and Doha, Qatar. The first direct flight from Japan to the Middle East will be on this route. Additionally, through its partnership with Qatar Airways, a oneworld® member, JAL will make it possible for customers to easily travel to Africa and South America by introducing this route.

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Doha, the capital of Qatar, is a distinctive city that combines heritage and innovation. The city gives immigrants and travelers contemporary facilities, hotels, and infrastructure while keeping its unique culture. It also offers a variety of cultures and cuisines from around the world. Additionally, tourists can take part in a wide range of activities like desert excursions, historical treasures museums, and sporting events like Formula 1 and soccer.

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The JAL Group will continue to take on new challenges in order to provide more convenience for its customers, expand its global network, and boost the quality of its goods and services.

● Specific flight schedules will be announced separately.
● Reservations/ticket sales information will be announced as soon as confirmed.
● This flight will be a codeshare operation with Qatar Airways. The Tokyo=Doha flight operated by Qatar Airways will continue to be a codeshare flight.
● Flight schedules are subject to government approval.

Airlines

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.