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Man Creates False Bomb Threat as Wife Runs Late for Akasa Flight Boarding

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A routine evening at Mumbai’s airport took a sudden turn of events on February 24th when a distressing call rattled the operations of Akasa Air.

The caller, later identified as a man from Bengaluru named Bakade, purportedly dialed the airline’s call center, alleging the presence of a bomb aboard one of their aircraft. The reason behind this shocking act? His wife was running late to catch the flight.

The call, received by the airline’s call center in Malad, Mumbai, triggered immediate responses from authorities. With Flight No. QP 1376 scheduled for departure to Bangalore at 6:40 pm with 167 passengers on board, the threat couldn’t be taken lightly. Swift action ensued as airline officials alerted the flight’s captain, air traffic control (ATC), and law enforcement agencies.

In a coordinated effort, the airport police, accompanied by officials from the local crime branch, anti-terrorism squad (ATS), and bomb squad, swiftly descended upon the scene. Passengers were swiftly evacuated from the aircraft, and exhaustive searches were conducted, both within the plane and through passengers‘ belongings. Fortunately, no explosive device was found, and the threat was declared a hoax.

Investigations led authorities to Bakade, who had made the hoax call. His motive? Desperation to delay the flight due to his wife’s tardiness in reaching the airport. Bakade’s actions, though seemingly stemming from personal urgency, carried severe legal ramifications.

The disruption caused not only inconvenienced passengers but also strained resources and endangered lives.

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Boeing Resumes 737 MAX Manufacturing After Seven-Week Strike

In a crucial move for its recovery, Boeing has restarted production of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner, about a month after a significant seven-week strike involving 33,000 factory workers came to an end.

This marks a key milestone for the planemaker, which has been facing considerable challenges in recent years, including heavy debt and a series of setbacks.

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According to the report from Reuters, Boeing resumed the production of the 737 MAX jetliner last week, a pivotal step as the company aims to meet the growing global demand for air travel. With over 4,200 orders from airlines, Boeing’s ability to get the 737 MAX production line back in motion is vital for its financial recovery.

Although Boeing had previously planned to restart production earlier, the company faced numerous obstacles that delayed this process. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) head Mike Whitaker told Reuters on Thursday that while Boeing had not yet resumed production, they had plans to restart by the end of the month.

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The road to this point has been rocky for Boeing. Setbacks such as the tragic fatal crashes of the 737 MAX, the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing supply chain issues, production safety concerns, and increased regulatory scrutiny have all contributed to delays in the company’s efforts to ramp up production.

The seven-week strike, which involved thousands of Boeing’s factory workers, added yet another hurdle. Despite these challenges, production of the 737 MAX officially resumed on Friday, according to one of the anonymous sources.

Boeing, however, declined to comment on the matter. The planemaker is now focused on reaching its goal of producing 56 737 MAX airplanes per month, a target that has been delayed due to the many issues that have beset the company over the past few years.