After the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash involving Air India, the government has ordered a detailed inspection of all Boeing 787 aircraft operating in India. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu confirmed that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has begun extended surveillance of the Boeing 787 fleet.

The recent Ahmedabad plane crash involved an Air India Boeing flight, resulting in over 200 fatalities. As investigations continue, the incident underscores Boeing's troubled history with safety.

The DGCA's directive for enhanced safety inspection had come a day after an Air India 787-8 aircraft crashed moments after take-off from the Ahemdabad airport.

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In a statement shared on social media platform X, Air India said that nine of its Boeing 787 aircraft have already undergone the required safety checks.

On June 12, 2025, the Meghani Nagar area of Ahmedabad was sent into shock when an Air India Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner (VT‑ANB) crashed. The flight, which was bound for London, crashed shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.

After years of bad press dogged Boeing’s 737 line, the 787 Dreamliner now faces its first major reputational hit following the fatal crash of Air India Flight 171 on Thursday. While the exact cause of the incident won’t be known for many months,

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