India Inspects Boeing 787s After Deadly Air India Crash

Investigation into Air India Crash

• 🇮🇳 The Indian government is urgently inspecting all Boeing 787s in operation following a devastating Air India crash that killed at least 270 people.
• ✈️ Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed the inspection and led a moment of silence for the victims.
• black box was recovered, and authorities are investigating all potential causes for the disaster.

Air India's Maintenance Checks

• 🛠️ The aviation regulator ordered Air India to conduct additional maintenance checks on its Boeing 7878 and 9 aircraft equipped with GENX engines.
• 📊 Air India operates 33 Boeing 787s, while rival airline Indigo has 54, according to flight radar 24 data.
• ⚠️ While the planes have not been grounded, the Indian government considered this as a potential option.

Crash Details and Potential Causes

• 📉 The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, bound for Gatwick Airport with 242 people on board, began losing altitude shortly after takeoff.
• 🔥 The plane erupted in a fireball upon impact with buildings, marking the world's worst aviation disaster in a decade.
• 🔍 Investigators are examining issues related to engine thrust, flaps, and why the landing gear remained open during takeoff and subsequent crash.

Impact on Air India and Families

• 😔 The crash has cast a shadow over Air India, a company that has struggled to rebuild its reputation and fleet.
• 💔 Anxious family members are awaiting news and hoping to collect the bodies of loved ones, with DNA profiling potentially taking up to 72 hours.
• 💬 Some families express distrust in the identification process, with one individual stating they need to see the body to accept the death of their brother.