The Boeing 777 has made its commercial debut at Lucknow airport in India, marking a significant milestone for the airline.
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The aircraft later departed as flight SV-893 at 5.39 am with around 300 passengers booked.The operation is significant because Lucknow airport has largely been served by narrow-body aircraft, including the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737. The Boeing 777, a long-range twin-engine wide-body aircraft, can carry substantially more passengers and is typically deployed on high-demand international routes.Airport officials said Saudia Airlines has scheduled another Boeing 777 operation for Oct 29.
The aircraft is expected to arrive at 12.50 am and depart at 2.30 am.The successful handling of a wide-body commercial flight is being seen as a boost for Lucknow’s growing role as an aviation hub in Uttar Pradesh, amid increasing domestic and international passenger traffic.The development has also renewed attention on calls for expanded long-haul connectivity from Lucknow, including earlier remarks by defence minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh about pursuing direct flights linking Lucknow with Los Angeles.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in LucknowStay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
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