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Lufthansa launches new routes to India

Lufthansa brings its A380 back to Los Angeles

In the upcoming winter, Lufthansa is expanding its Airbus A380 network out of Munich. The airline will resume daily flights with an A380 to the Californian city of Los Angeles starting on October 5. On or around October 28, a special premiere will take place just before the commencement of the winter flight schedule.

A Lufthansa Airbus A380 will fly for the first trip from Munich to Bangkok, Thailand, adding about 75% more seats than the A350. Due to the A380’s 8 First Class seats, 78 Business Class seats, and 52 Premium Economy seats, Lufthansa is able to provide a higher level of premium service on this connection than ever before.

India is now part of Lufthansa’s service expansion. Bangalore will now be a destination for flights departing from Munich in addition to flights to Delhi and Bombay. The southern Indian city is reached by LH764 at 12:10 p.m. on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

The Airbus A350-900, one of the Lufthansa Group’s most cutting-edge and cost-effective long-haul aircraft, will be available to Lufthansa passengers. After a prolonged absence, Lufthansa will once more add flights from Frankfurt to Hyderabad. This will once more direct link between Germany and India’s high-tech and pharmaceutical industries. Lufthansa will announce further details in midMay.

In the upcoming winter, Lufthansa will operate flights to a total of five cities in the Indian subcontinent from its two hubs in Frankfurt and Munich.

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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.