Airlines

United Airlines Pilot Gives Forever Home To Puppy Abandoned At Airport

A United Airlines Captain worked with the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to find a new “forever home” for a puppy that had been abandoned by a traveler at San Francisco International Airport earlier this month.

Polaris, named after United’s premier Business Class cabin, came to the United States from an international destination earlier this year, but Polaris’ prior owner abandoned him shortly after their arrival.

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However, United Airlines stepped to the rescue and began caring for Polaris as though he were one of their own. The airline was responsible for completing all the required documentation to verify that Polaris was lawfully permitted to enter the country and care for the puppy during his quarantine.

Captain William Dale and his family thought they could provide Polaris with the home he deserved at this time. Chief of rescue and welfare at the San Francisco SPCA Lisa Feder said, “United’s Customer Service team took on quite a challenge to ensuring Polaris would be safe, healthy, and find a loving home.

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United Airlines hosted an adoption celebration and gave $5,000 to the SF SPC on December 15 at the airport where Polaris was left behind. Naturally, Polaris and his new family were there as well, both of them dressed in Santa Costumes.

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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.