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world’s largest passenger airline, Airbus A380 made a rare landing in Sri Lanka

In order to refuel, the Emirates Airbus A380 flight that was travelling from Auckland, New Zealand to Dubai made an early morning landing at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The arrival of the plane at the BIA was greeted by airport representatives. The plane’s passengers did not depart while it was being refuelled.

According to reports, the Aircraft A380 received 62,800 litres of Jet A-1 type fuel worth Rs. 16.8 million from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation store at the BIA.

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Sri Lanka last received an Airbus A380 in 2019. The BIA’s runway underwent renovation in 2017 to accommodate Airbus A380 aircraft.

In case of a delay in landing owing to foggy weather prevailing in the area of the Dubai airport, the pilots of this jet had made the decision to refuel while en route to Dubai. The refuelling process took around an hour and forty minutes, and at 4:50 am , the plane departed for Dubai from Katunayake airport.

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Emirates A380 remains the most talked-about passenger aircraft in the world today. And it is the world’s largest A380 operator. In 2023 Emirates’A380 features the latest products and interiors across all cabins. Including 56 Premium Economy class seats on the main deck, and new colour palettes evident in the carpeting and wall panels. On the upper deck, First and Business Class seats sport Emirates’ latest cream-coloured leather upholstery and lighter-toned wood finishing, similar to the airline’s ‘game changer’ product. Emirates’ signature ghaf tree motif also features prominently throughout the interiors, including hand-stencilled panels in the First Class Shower Spa.

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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.