Airlines

Qsuite-equipped Airbus A350-1000 to operate daily flights between Doha and Auckland

Qatar Airways resumes direct flights from Doha to Auckland

On September 1, 2023, Qatar Airways will reintroduce a daily departure at 01:50 local time, seven days a week service between Doha and Auckland. On the flight, Qatar Airways will fly an Airbus A350-1000 with 46 Business Class seats and 281 Economy Class seats. The Qsuite, which is provided to guests traveling in Business Class, is a significant aspect of the service.

Air New Zealand connects Auckland and New York for the first time ever(Opens in a new browser tab)

Travelers can begin booking flights from today for the resumption on 1 September 2023 and those previously booked for after 1 September travel will be re-accommodated, due to their tickets being via Adelaide to Auckland.

Air New Zealand connects Auckland and New York(Opens in a new browser tab)

As the airline rebuilds its network to more than 160 locations worldwide, Qatar Airways Alliance continues to lead the recovery of international air travel. The airline has the largest global network in the region and the Best Airport in the Middle East, both of which offer seamless and efficient connectivity to destinations around the world.

Daily Flight Schedule:

Doha (DOH) to Auckland (AKL) QR920 departs at 01:50 and arrives at 02:45 (+1) local time.
Auckland (AKL) to Doha (DOH) QR921 departs at 15:00 and arrives at 23:15 local time.

Both QR920 and QR921 will arrive and depart one hour later, respectively, as of September 24, when Auckland switches to daylight saving time.

Airlines

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.