Airlines

Singapore Airlines & Emirates Grant 8-Month Bonus to Employees Following Record Profits

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Emirates Group have announced substantial bonus payouts to their employees after reporting record profits for the last financial year.

SIA’s employees are set to receive a bonus equivalent to nearly eight months’ salary, a significant increase from the 6.65 months’ bonus awarded in 2023. This includes an additional 1.5 months for their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Similarly, Emirates Group has revealed a 20-week bonus for its staff, underscoring their exceptional financial performance. SIA’s financial success was marked by a 24% increase in earnings, reaching $2.7 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. This surge was driven by improved operating performance, lower tax expenses, and profits from associates.

A pivotal factor in this growth was the robust demand for air travel, particularly due to the reopening of borders in key North Asian markets such as China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan. Together with its low-cost carrier Scoot, SIA served 36.4 million passengers, a remarkable 37.6% increase from the previous year.

Emirates Group also reported impressive financial results, with a record revenue of Dh137.3 billion ($37.4 billion), up 15% from the previous year. This growth was propelled by strong customer demand across its various business divisions.

In response to the heightened demand and to bolster future capabilities, the group has expanded its workforce by 10%, bringing the total number of employees to a record high of 112,406. Both Emirates and dnata, also part of the Emirates Group, have ramped up their global recruitment efforts to enhance operational capacities.

The generous bonuses from both SIA and Emirates highlight the companies’ commitment to rewarding their employees for their contributions during a year of significant recovery and growth in the aviation industry. This move not only recognizes the hard work and dedication of their staff but also aims to motivate and retain talent in an increasingly competitive market.

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.