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Qatar Airways Resume Daily Tokyo Haneda-Doha Services

Starting on June 1, 2023, Qatar Airways will resume a regularly scheduled non-stop service between Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) and Hamad International Airport. The cutting-edge Airbus A350-900 aircraft operated by Qatar Airways will include 247 seats in the economy class and 36 of Qsuite business class seats.

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The number of flights from the greater Tokyo area will grow from seven to 14 per week with the return of daily flights from Haneda Airport in addition to the already-existing Narita-Doha route. Travelers from Tokyo will be able to enjoy seamless connections via the World Best Airline’s extensive global network to over 160 destinations, including well-known locations in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and more, via its hub in Doha, Hamad International Airport, which was awarded the title of “Best Airport in the Middle East” for the ninth consecutive year.

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Qsuite, the globally-acclaimed business class category patented by Qatar Airways, features the industry’s first-ever double bed, with privacy panels that stow away, allowing passengers in adjoining seats to create their own private room. The center four seats are equipped with adjustable panels and TV monitors that transform the space into a private suite when traveling with colleagues, friends, or family, allowing passengers to work, dine, and socialize together, thus creating an environment tailored to unique needs for the ultimate customized travel experience.

Flight schedule to Haneda:

Doha (DOH) to Tokyo, Haneda (HND) – Flight No. QR812: Departure 06:30; Arrival 23:30

Tokyo, Haneda (HND) to Doha (DOH) – Flight No. QR813: Departure 01:00; Arrival 06:30

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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.