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Jun 14, 2025
Crashed AI171 Dreamliner underwent recent checks
After the heartbreaking crash of Air India flight AI171, which took 241 lives just after leaving Ahmedabad, aviation authorities have called for urgent safety checks on all Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The plane involved had passed recent maintenance with no issues reported, making the cause of the accident especially concerning.
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Some long-haul flights might take longer than usual
Air India runs 33 Boeing 787s—nine have already been checked, and the rest will be inspected as they return from abroad. These extra safety steps might mean some long-haul flights take longer than usual, but Air India says passengers will get updates about any delays. Meanwhile, a government panel is digging into what went wrong with AI171.