Analysts say Boeing was stung when Airbus unexpectedly sold its A350 wide-body jet to JAL 10 years ago in the wake of a crisis over battery problems on the competing Boeing 787, for which Japan is both a major supplier and customer.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/boeing-nears-737-max-deal-japan-airlines-sources-3333886?cid=cna_flip_070214

The Direct Entry Captains programme is for technically skilled captains with a minimum of 3,000 hours of recent command on Airbus fly-by-wire wide-body aircraft such as the A330, A340, A350, and A380.

Source: https://www.emirates247.com/business/travel/emirates-engages-experienced-captains-to-fly-the-airline-s-future-fleet-2023-09-21-1.723579

The flight is likely to be delayed by at least 6-7 hours before it lands in Delhi, according to a wide-body aircraft pilot.

Source: https://www.siasat.com/air-india-new-york-delhi-flight-diverted-to-london-due-to-medical-emergency-2531325/