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Why is Modi Airways in Trend? flight from Melbourne to Sydney

Wherever he goes, the Indian prime minister is constantly on trend. He recently spoke to Indians during a visit to Sydney, Australia.

On Tuesday, a sizable contingent of Indian Australians boarded the “Modi Airways” charter flight from Melbourne to Sydney to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is now in Australia.

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On Tuesday morning, the one-way Qantas flight departed from Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport with supporters of PM Modi donning white t-shirts and tricolor turbans. The words “Modi Airways” were emblazoned in large, strong characters on the white T-shirt along with images of PM Modi and an airplane.

Special #ModiAirways just landed at Sydney Airport to witness another historic event in biggest city of Australia.@narendramodi_in @Sachin_Sydney @KapilMishra_IND @siddhantvm @mlkhattar pic.twitter.com/wg9wVpbFqI— Sandeep Dankhar (@sandeetalk) May 23, 2023

From the Melbourne airport until the flight and after landing in Sydney, there was a festive atmosphere. On the aircraft to Sydney, passengers clapped and played dhol in anticipation of seeing Prime Minister Modi.

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An “opportunity to travel with like-minded supporters in a fun packed iternairy” was advertised on “Modi Airways” one-way tickets for $249 per person. Additionally, it includes ‘Modi Airways’ swag, on-board meals, bus transportation from the Sydney airport to the PM Modi event’s location, and a chance for media contact.

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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.