Air India Conducting DGCA-Mandated Safety Checks on Boeing 787 Fleet Amid Crash Fallout

By A Staff Reporter

New Delhi, June 13 — In the aftermath of the tragic crash of Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad, Air India has initiated comprehensive safety checks on its entire fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, as directed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

According to a statement issued by an Air India spokesperson, these one-time checks are being conducted as the aircraft return to India and must be completed before they are cleared for further operations.

“Air India has completed such checks on nine of the Boeing 787 aircraft and is on track to complete the process for the remaining 24 aircraft within the regulator’s timeline,” the spokesperson stated.

The airline warned that some of these inspections could lead to longer turnaround times and possible delays, especially on long-haul international routes that operate under airport curfew restrictions.

In a customer-first move, Air India also announced that affected passengers will be eligible for full refunds or complimentary rescheduling.

“We are committed to the highest standards of safety and regret any inconvenience caused. These are precautionary checks aimed at ensuring complete safety compliance across our fleet,” the statement added.

The move comes amidst intensified scrutiny of Boeing aircraft globally, following whistleblower revelations, expert concerns, and renewed investigation protocols prompted by the Ahmedabad crash, which claimed 241 lives and left only one survivor.