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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, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”