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Why Vistara Embraces SITA’s Tech Solutions: A Strategic Move Unveiled

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Vistara, India’s premier full-service airline and a joint venture between the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has become the first Indian airline to implement both SITA eWAS and SITA OptiClimb® technologies.

By doing this, Vistara hopes to greatly increase the efficiency of flight planning and operations, reduce fuel consumption, and cut carbon emissions by 15,000 tonnes annually.

By giving pilots improved weather awareness information with the use of SITA eWAS, Vistara will be able to increase overall flight safety and effectiveness. It functions as a very efficient method of transmitting OptiClimb data.

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SITA OptiClimb®, the only machine-learning solution in the sector, uses historical flight data to estimate fuel usage during the climb out and offers unique climb profile optimization for each flight.

Vistara will be able to save an average of 80 tonnes of fuel per year per aircraft and cut carbon emissions by about 250 tonnes annually. Annual fuel savings for Vistara’s total fleet are predicted to be more than 5,000 tonnes, which will result in a more than 15,000-ton drop in carbon emissions.

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“India’s aviation industry is expanding at an unprecedented rate, and we’re thrilled to support efforts towards more sustainable air travel by assisting leading airlines like Vistara with solutions that boost their productivity, significantly lower fuel consumption, and maximize their efficiency,” said Sumesh Patel, President, Asia Pacific, SITA. A growing number of Indian airlines are increasingly searching for creative ways to streamline operations and improve the traveler experience.

Airlines

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.