Air India Takes Swift Action Following Boeing 787 Crash: Safety Checks Underway

Air India Responds to Safety Concerns

New Delhi: Following the tragic crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 in Ahmedabad on Thursday, the airline announced on Saturday that it has initiated one-time safety inspections on nine of its Dreamliner aircraft. The airline is committed to completing these checks on the remaining 24 planes as mandated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

In response to the incident, the DGCA has mandated enhanced safety protocols for the airline's fleet. Air India operates a total of 33 Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft.

The airline noted that these safety checks may result in longer turnaround times and possible delays on certain long-haul flights, particularly those arriving at airports with curfews. Passengers will be informed of any changes to their travel plans via updates on X.

Air India is diligently working to finalize the safety inspections as the aircraft return to India, ensuring they are cleared for future operations.

So far, the airline has successfully completed checks on nine of its Boeing 787s and is on schedule to finish the remaining inspections within the timeline set by the aviation authority.