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The Air India Urinate Incident new twist when the accused Man handed the victim passenger compensation.

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The man accused of peeing on an elderly passenger on an Air India flight between New York and Delhi has sent a statement through his lawyers in the latest update about the incident. The man, identified as businessman Shankar Mishra, stated that he cleaned the woman’s bags and clothes and paid her.

The WhatsApp conversation between Mishra and her lawyers, Ishanee Sharma and Akshat Bajpai, said that it is abundantly obvious from the conversation that Mishra cleaned her baggage on November 28 and delivered them on November 30.

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He claimed that she showed no sign of wanting to file a complaint. The statement continued, “The lady in her message has clearly approved the alleged crime and has demonstrated no intention to file a complaint.” On Paytm, the accused paid the agreed-upon compensation on November 28. However, her daughter returned the money almost a month later, on December 19.

There were no eyewitnesses to the occurrence, according to the claims made by the cabin staff to the inquiry committee, and all statements are just hearsay. The statement provided by the cabin staff also supports the settlement agreement made between the parties.

According to the statement, the accused “has complete faith in the country’s justice system and will cooperate with the investigation process.”

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On AI 102 on November 26, 2022, a female passenger reported a male co-passenger for urinating on her. She told the Air India flight crew that she did not want to see the offender’s face. The woman stated that when the offender was brought before her, he “started crying and profusely apologizing.”

According to an FIR filed in the Air India urination case, Mishra approached the woman’s seat while inebriated, unzipped his pants, and urinated on her.

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Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.