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India's Aviation Regulator Finds No Major Safety Concerns After Air India 787 Crash

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A fatal crash of a Boeing 787 operated by Air India on a flight from Ahmedabad to London has sparked concerns about the aircraft's safety. However, India's aviation safety regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has stated that its surveillance of Air India's 787 fleet has found no major safety concerns. The regulator has announced additional safety measures, including enhanced safety inspections of all 787 aircraft, which have been completed for 24 of the 33 remaining planes. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with assistance from international bodies, and independent experts have raised questions about the plane's performance before the accident.

Key Takeaways:

  • The DGCA has stated that its surveillance of Air India's 787 fleet has found no major safety concerns.
  • The regulator has announced additional safety measures, including enhanced safety inspections of all 787 aircraft.
  • The enhanced safety inspection has been completed for 24 of the 33 remaining Air India 787s.
  • The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with assistance from the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch and the US's National Transportation Safety Board.
  • Independent experts have raised questions about the plane's performance before the crash.
  • The 787 has been one of the most commercially successful aircraft in history, with over 1,175 deliveries worldwide since its first flight in 2009.
  • Air India declined to comment on the DGCA's statement.
  • Boeing's shares have risen 0.45% to $202.61 following the Indian announcement.

Statistics:

  • 24 of Air India's 33 remaining 787s have successfully completed the enhanced safety inspection.
  • The crash of the Air India 787 resulted in the loss of 241 lives, with one survivor and several more fatalities on the ground.
  • The 787 has been delivered to airlines around the world since its first flight in 2009, with over 1,175 deliveries.
  • Boeing's shares are still down nearly 5% since the day before the crash.

Sources:

  • Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
  • Press Release (date not specified)
  • Air Accidents Investigation Branch (UK)
  • National Transportation Safety Board (US)

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