The damaged cowling of the Air India Airbus A320... The flight was commanded by a 63-year-old captain holding an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) with over 24,800 hours of flying experience, including more than 22,300 on the A320 type.
It marks the start of a lengthy, intricate process that can span years, shaped by engineering demands, global supply chains, and meticulously planned delivery steps ... ....