Airlines

Ryanair to purchase 150 LEAP-1B-powered 737-10 aircraft

In order to purchase LEAP-1B engines to power 150 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, Ryanair and CFM International signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA). Along with options for 150 extra aircraft, the LoA also features spare engines.

Since 1998, Ryanair has been a client of CFM, and it currently owns and operates the largest fleet of Boeing Next-Generation 737s in Europe, as well as the largest fleet of CFM-powered Boeing aircraft. The Irish-based airline currently operates a fleet of 103 LEAP-1B-powered 737-8 aircraft.

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The LEAP-1B engine has completed more than 4 million cycles and more than 10 million flight hours since going into service. In comparison to earlier generations of engines, the advanced CFM LEAP engine family offers over 15% better fuel efficiency, lower CO2 emissions, and a noticeable reduction in noise. The LEAP engine has enabled users to save more than 20 million tonnes of CO2 since it began operating in 2016.

Recently Ryanair Holdings placed an ordered for 300 new Boeing 737-MAX-10 aircraft (150 firm and 150 options) for delivery between 2027 to 2033.

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When finalized, and subject to all options being exercised, this deal is valued at over $40bn at current list prices and is the largest order ever placed by an Irish Company for US manufactured goods.

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.