A United Airlines flight bound for San Francisco returned to Singapore less than two hours after take-off on May 14 due to an issue with the plane’s engine. There were no reported injuries among the 197 passengers and 14 crew members, according to the San Francisco Chronicle in a May 14 report. Flight UA 28 returned to Changi Airport and landed safely at 11.04pm on May 14, an airport spokesperson said on May 17 in response to e-mail queries from The Straits Times. The plane took off on May 14 at 9.37pm, added the spokesperson. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner ascended to about 31,000 feet before the plane returned to Changi Airport, according to website Aviation A2Z. The aircraft is about nine years old. “(The) aircraft departed, (and) shortly after reported a #1 left engine failure and returned to (the) airport,” said a notice on the website of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).<br/>
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Ottawa travellers can soon expect more options when booking flights to both domestic and international destinations. Air Canada announced Friday it is expanding its service to the Macdonald–Cartier International Airport by almost 60% compared to 2023. Changes include: Flights to Calgary and Winnipeg year-round; Larger and more frequent flights to Vancouver, Quebec City and Halifax; More winter flights to Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando; More flights to Chicago, New York and Washington through United Airlines; More winter flights to Cancun and Punta Cana through United Airlines. The changes will see as many as 30 additional flights through Ottawa each week in the winter months, Air Canada said. Airline officials cited increasing demand as a reason for the change.<br/>
EgyptAir, the national carrier of Egypt, is set to expand its Cairo-New Delhi service to daily flights, up from the current four flights per week. This enhancement comes as a result of the successful launch of the route last August and reflects the growing Egyptian-Indian relations at all levels. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Egypt last year, which further cemented the ties between the two nations, played a pivotal role in this expansion. Shortly after his visit, EgyptAir inaugurated its first direct flight from Cairo to New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in travel and cultural exchange between Egypt and India. “Since the launch of the direct flight last year, we have witnessed a notable increase in travel, business, and cultural exchanges between Egypt and India. This move to daily flights is set to further augment these ties,” said Amr Aly, Country Manager, EgyptAir.<br/>
To help people and communities in need and spur growth in Singapore’s aviation industry, national carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be launching the Singapore Airlines Foundation. SIA said on May 17 it will contribute $30m to an endowment fund and the resulting income earned will be used to fund the foundation. An endowment fund refers to a portfolio of investments with the initial capital typically derived from donations. The foundation will be established in the near future as a company limited by guarantee. A company limited by guarantee is usually formed as a non-profit entity that has some public or national interest. The foundation will be launching two programmes. Story has details.<br/>