Airlines

IndiGo inducts second Boeing 777 aircraft, to operate on Mumbai-Istanbul route

On Wednesday, IndiGo, India’s largest airline in terms of fleet size and market share, welcomed a Boeing 777 as its second wide-body aircraft. After being accepted on a wet lease, the second Boeing widebody will begin service on the Mumbai-Istanbul route on May 17, 2023.

The Boeing 777 has a seating capacity of 400 passengers and may be configured with 24 business class seats and 376 economy class seats. Since February 1, 2023, IndiGo has begun flying its first wide-body Boeing 777 on the Delhi-Istanbul route. To meet the growing demand for international travel from India, these aircraft have been introduced.

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Customers have the option of ordering hot meals in advance and buying alcohol for in-flight use. They have the option to pre-order Jain meals, vegetarian or non-vegetarian hot meals, blankets and pillows, as well as amenity kits, depending on their preferences. Tomato Cheese Omelette with Potato Wedges and Veggie Cutlet; Aloo Rasmissa with Palak Poori, Corn and Peas Cutlet; Chana masala with Lachha paratha and Stuffed tomato; Chicken Tikka Masala with Basmati Rice Saffron and Black Lentils; and other similar options will be available to customers on the Mumbai-Istanbul-Mumbai flight.

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Pieter Elbers, the CEO of IndiGo, commented on this by saying, “We are thrilled to induct our second Boeing 777 aircraft on damp lease, which will operate on the Mumbai-Istanbul route. We are keeping our promise to offer more practical travel options for anyone wishing to travel between India and Europe this summer by adding this.

With our codeshare link, Istanbul, a significant stop, is also connected to 33 cities in Europe. The new aircraft will help keep the fares reasonable in addition to increasing route capacity. By keeping our promise to be on time, reasonable, kind, and to offer hassle-free connectivity throughout an outstanding network, we consistently reassure our customers.

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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.