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This Indian airport has the best punctuality record in the world.

An Indian airport has won the top spot in worldwide punctuality rankings, underlining the country’s dedication to efficiency and reliability in air travel. This outstanding achievement demonstrates the Indian aviation sector’s substantial progress and ability to satisfy international standards in the critical area of on-time performance.

According to a survey done by aviation analytics firm Cirium, Kempegowda International Airport has an extraordinary track record of on-time departures. Bengaluru Airport ensured that it was the international leader in punctuality, with 87.51 percent in July, 89.66 percent in August, and 88.51 percent in September!

KIA has 88 routes and partnerships with 35 airlines. Today, KIA is India’s third busiest airport, serving roughly 31.91 million passengers in 2022-2023. With such a large number, being on time is remarkable!

Salt Lake City International Airport (USA), Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad), Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and El Dorado International Airport are the other airports in the top five.

Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, India
Salt Lake City International Airport, Utah, USA
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, India
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Minnesota, USA
El Dorado International Airport, Bogotá, Colombia
Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Norway
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, USA
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, USA
Hamad International Airport, Doha, Qatar
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, USA
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, USA
San Diego International Airport, USA
Charlotte Douglas International Airport, USA
San Francisco International Airport, USA
Los Angeles International Airport, USA

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

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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.