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Japan Airlines is certified as a 5-Star Airline By Skytrax

Japan Airlines has been awarded the highest 5-Star Airline Rating by the international air transport rating organization SKYTRAX. Japan’s Airlines has received the prestigious 5-Star designation from SKYTRAX for the fifth consecutive year. Only 10 airlines worldwide are currently awarded the highest 5-Star Airline Rating.

“Our industry experienced many challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but all of at JAL remained focused on providing a safe and comfortable journey for our guests and we are grateful for their continued support”, said Yuji Akasaka, President of Japan Airlines. “We are especially pleased to be certified as a SKYTRAX 5-Star airline again this year after our team’s tireless efforts, and we will continue to strive to provide the best possible service to our customers into the future.”

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Edward Plaisted of Skytrax said, “Japan Airlines provide excellent quality of product and service experience to customers, and critical to their 5-Star Rating is the level of excellence they provide across all of their cabin types. A 5-Star Airline Rating evaluates the total customer experience, whether standard or premium cabin travelers. Japan Airlines provides excellent standards of comfort and product facilities, which combine with high standards of staff service across the airport and onboard experience to achieve this 5-Star Airline rating.”

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

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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.