Aviation

Pak plane made ‘take-off error’ at UAE airport

In 2015, a Pakistani airliner took off from the taxiway instead of the assigned runway at the Sharjah International Airport, reports foreign media.

According to an investigation report released on April 25, on September 24, 2015, the Shaheen Air International scheduled passenger flight No SAI791, Boeing 737-400 aircraft, registration AP-BJR, departed from Sharjah, UAE, to Bacha Khan International Airport, Pakistan. Instead of the assigned runway 30, the aircraft took off from the parallel taxiway Bravo.
The administration was informed four days after the incident and was not able to interview the flight crew. The air traffic controller lost the view of the plane as it taxied from taxiway Alpha 20 towards taxiway Bravo and regained sight of the aircraft on taxiway Bravo as it passed the taxiway Alpha 18 intersection.
No attempt was made by ATC to stop the aircraft during its take-off roll on the taxiway. The controller decision was to allow the take-off to continue as the plane’s speed was unknown.

The crew was made aware of the incident by the Aircraft Operator five days later.

Courtesy : khaleeja times .

Aviation

Airbus and French Aerospace Firms Growing Exports from India

In a significant move to bolster its supply chain, European aerospace giant Airbus has announced plans to ramp up component sourcing from India, tapping into the country’s vast opportunities.

During a press briefing in New Delhi on October 7, CEO Guillaume Faury emphasized the strategic importance of India within the Airbus supply chain, highlighting the company’s robust network of over 100 suppliers in the region.

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Faury, who also serves as Chairman of the French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS), noted that there are abundant prospects for collaboration between Indian and French aerospace companies. Leading a high-level delegation from GIFAS, comprising more than 60 companies and over 100 representatives, Faury aims to foster deeper partnerships and enhance business opportunities between India and France.

“We will continue to grow our sourcing of components,” Faury stated, forecasting a doubling of component sourcing approximately every five years over the next decade. This stable growth trajectory underscores Airbus’s commitment to deepening its ties with India.

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Currently, Airbus holds an impressive order book of around 8,600 aircraft and anticipates producing about 770 planes this year. This ambitious production plan aligns with the expected surge in India’s domestic air passenger traffic, projected to reach 300 million by 2030, according to Union Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu.

During the briefing, Naidu also highlighted the substantial investments being made to develop India’s airport infrastructure, with $11 billion allocated for this purpose. The government plans to develop 200 additional airports over the next 20 to 25 years, significantly expanding the current count of 157 airports, heliports, and waterdromes. By the end of 2025, the number of operational airports is expected to reach 200.

“The potential for partnership between India and France is immense,” Naidu remarked, further reinforcing the collaborative spirit that Airbus and French aerospace firms seek to cultivate in India.