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India Jun 13, 2025

DGCA mandates safety checks on Air India Boeing 787

After a recent Air India Boeing 787 crash near Ahmedabad, India's aviation regulator (DGCA) has ordered stricter safety checks on all Air India 787-8 and 787-9 planes. The move is meant to catch technical issues early and keep flights safer.

TL;DR

New rules for Air India crews

Before every flight, Air India crews now have to run extra checks—like monitoring fuel systems and testing electronic engine controls. There's also a new "Flight Control Inspection" during stopovers, plus mandatory power tests within two weeks.

DGCA's intent behind these new rules

With these new rules, the DGCA hopes to prevent future mishaps and make sure passengers feel safe flying. It's a reminder that even big airlines need to stay sharp about safety—especially when something goes wrong.