India’s civil aviation authority has conducted thorough safety checks on 24 of Air India’s 33 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, concluding there are no significant safety issues. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reported on Tuesday that the aircraft and their associated maintenance systems met current safety standards.
These inspections were prompted by the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 on June 12, which resulted in the loss of 270 lives, both among passengers and on the ground. To ensure ongoing safety, the DGCA is set to complete two additional inspections on Tuesday and one more on Wednesday.
Of the remaining six Dreamliners, four are undergoing maintenance, and two are grounded in Delhi. Before these aircraft can re-enter service, the DGCA will perform safety checks on all of them.
Air India Dreamliner Faces Turnback Incident
In another incident, shortly after the Flight 171 disaster, an Air India Dreamliner scheduled for Delhi returned to Hong Kong due to an undisclosed technical issue. The DGCA highlighted that since June 12, Air India has canceled 66 of its scheduled Dreamliner flights out of 432 planned.
The regulatory agency has advised Air India to maintain an adequate number of spare aircraft to alleviate passenger delays while resolving maintenance issues. This consolidation of safety measures and operational adjustments is vital for restoring public confidence and ensuring a reliable aviation experience.
For those seeking more details about Air India’s operational changes and its ongoing commitment to safety, additional information can be found on the official DGCA website and related airline news outlets.
