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Singapore Airlines to increase flights on Hyderabad-Singapore route

Singapore Airlines Group has announced that starting on October 29, subject to regulatory approvals, its Hyderabad-Singapore services will increase from seven to twelve times weekly. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the airline’s services to the city.

Passengers flying from Hyderabad to Singapore and beyond will have more connectivity options with the new five-times weekly morning services. This will be flown onboard SIA’s Boeing 737-8 aircraft, each of which has 154 seats, 10 of which are in business class and 144 in economy. The SIA Airbus A350s, which have 303 seats total—40 in Business Class and 263 in Economy—will run the daily night services.

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Singapore Airlines’ Sy Yen Chen, General Manager of India, stated that “the strategic restructuring of our Hyderabad network is a testament to our commitment to continuously evolve and meet the changing needs of our valued customers.”

Additionally, SIA Cargo has more prospects as a result of the expansion of A350 operations on the Hyderabad-Singapore route. Large cargo shipments that need to be put onto skids can be uplifted as a result of the aircraft’s larger body. Aside from that, several types of temperature-sensitive goods require the aircraft’s temperature control capabilities.

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This restructuring serves as an example of the SIA Group’s flexibility in responding to shifting market demands and offering its clients better travel options, in line with its goal to link people to global destinations.

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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.