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SpiceJet flight: The plane’s engine catches fire mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing.

SpiceJet flight: The plane's engine catches fire mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing.

Patna Spicejet flight: A Delhi-bound SpiceJet flight returned to Patna airport on Sunday after reporting a technical issue that caused a fire in the aircraft. The fire was discovered in the plane’s engine shortly after takeoff. The crew and Air Traffic Control (ATC) coordinated an emergency landing at Patna Airport. The plane touched down safely.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. There were over 180 passengers on board, and no injuries have been reported. “The Delhi-bound flight had returned to Patna airport when people detected a fire in the aircraft and contacted district & airport officials,” Patna DM Chandrashekhar Singh said. “All 185 passengers disembarked safely. The cause is a technological problem, which the engineering team is investigating further.”

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Source : India Tv news

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.