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The Emirates A380 touched down in Bangalore today to begin its first regularly scheduled flight

The Emirates A380 touched down in Bangalore today to begin its first regularly scheduled flight out of Bangalore’s KIAL airport. #bangalore airport, #India , #Emirates , #A380,

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The Emirates A380 touched down in Bangalore today to begin its first regularly scheduled flight out of Bangalore’s KIAL airport. In order to better serve its passengers on the popular route, Emirates announces that its flagship A380 service will begin flying to Bengaluru for the first time on October 30. At Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, Emirates also becomes the first airline to run regularly scheduled passenger services using the A380, the largest commercial aircraft in operation.

The world’s largest plane, A380 will land in Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) for the very first time today i.e. on 14 October. Emirates Airlines flight EK562 will land its signature double-decker aircraft at the capital city of Karnataka from Dubai.

The flight will also do a return journey today itself, the passengers aboard flight number EK563 will travel in an A380 which will depart KIA at 6.40 pm local time and reach Dubai at 9 pm local time.

The A380 was earlier set to touch down in Bengaluru on 30 October. The flight was to depart from Dubai at 9.25 pm local time on 30 October and land at KIA at 2.30 am on 31 October.

Up till now, Emirates Airlines has used a Boeing 777 to fly passengers between Dubai and Bengaluru. So let’s speak about the qualities that make the A380 the largest passenger aeroplane in the world before it touches down in Bengaluru.

About KIAL

The 4,000-acre Kempegowda International Airport is owned and run by Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL), a public-private partnership. It is the third busiest airport in India in terms of passengers and cargo handling, and it is the 29th busiest airport in all of Asia. It links 23 different foreign locations all over the world.

It has two parallel runways that are 4,000 metres long, 45 and 60 metres broad, one has CAT I ILS landing capability and the other is newly constructed with CAT III ILS landing capability.

The runway will have CAT IIIB ILS and be able to accommodate all sorts of aircraft, including Code-F aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8. The new runway will be connected to the current north runway, the aprons at Terminal 1 and the planned Terminal 2 by two cross-field taxiways on the east of the runway as well as by an associated parallel taxiway. The hotels nearby are also connected to the nearby train station, which is close to Kempegowda International Airport by bus service.

According to the schedule, the daily A380 flights will run as EK568/569 and feature three classes: economy class seats, business class seats, and first-class seats. Emirates will provide 777 flight alternatives as well.

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In order to accommodate strong consumer demand on routes that are well-travelled by passengers from across the world, Emirates has begun deploying its flagship A380 aircraft to an expanded list of destinations.

The A380 aircraft has up to a 45 per cent higher capacity per trip than the Boeing 777 aircraft. In August, the Emirates A380 will fly to more than 30 airports on six continents, covering a total of over 130 destinations in the airline’s global network.

Emirates claims that the A380 aircraft, which has a capacity 45 per cent greater than the Boeing 777, has more legroom, the largest screens throughout the cabins, totally flat seats in Business Class, and offers private suites and shower spas in First Class.

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There are three service classes for this aircraft. First-class accommodations include private suites with sliding doors. With most seats having direct aisle access and a set of seats down the middle, Business Class seats are staggered. The whole of the main deck of the aeroplane is devoted to the economy class.

The Emirates A380 is as long as two blue whales (72.7 metres), as tall as five giraffes, and weighs between 510 and 575 tonnes (24.1 meters). Additionally, it has a staggering 4 million pieces.

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EASA Ends Suspension on PIA, Approves Flights to Europe

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The suspension of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from operating in Europe is finally over, marking a significant turning point for Pakistan’s aviation sector.

After years of scrutiny and stringent safety assessments, the European Commission and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have officially lifted the ban on PIA. This decision also grants Airblue authorization to operate flights to Europe, further enhancing Pakistan’s connectivity with the region.

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PIA’s suspension, initially imposed in June 2020, was a direct consequence of concerns regarding the oversight capabilities of Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). These concerns were triggered shortly after a tragic PIA plane crash that claimed 97 lives, prompting an investigation into the validity of pilot licenses issued in the country.

Now, after four years of continuous efforts and reforms by the PCAA, EASA has expressed renewed confidence in Pakistan’s aviation regulatory framework. In a statement, EASA highlighted that Pakistan has successfully addressed safety compliance issues, enabling PIA to resume its operations within the European Union.

A spokesperson for PIA expressed optimism, emphasizing the airline’s commitment to strictly adhere to EASA’s regulations and guidelines. “This milestone has been achieved after four years of relentless efforts by the PIA management,” the spokesperson said.

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The lifting of the ban is expected to have a profound impact on PIA’s future. The airline, which employs over 7,000 people, has faced criticism in the past for poor management, financial instability, and regulatory challenges.

However, the restoration of European operations is seen as a vital step toward regaining its competitive edge, improving its financial standing, and restoring its reputation on the global stage.

Pakistan’s government, which has been exploring options to privatize the debt-laden national carrier, is hopeful that this development will attract foreign investment and bolster the country’s aviation industry.

With a renewed focus on compliance and safety, PIA is now poised to rebuild its presence in Europe, offering Pakistani travelers and international passengers more connectivity and improved service.