India, Boeing and 787 Dreamliner
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The Air India Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad reportedly used the full 3.5-kilometre runway before take-off longer than the typical 2.5 to 3 kilometres needed for such aircraft.
Boeing stock was falling Thursday after an Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed near the western Indian city of Ahmedabad. There were no survivors, The Wall Street Journal reported.
The investigation into Air India flight 171 crash opens up questions into the many concerns surrounding Boeing's 787.
A string of deadly Boeing aircraft crashes over recent years has raised serious safety concerns, with the latest involving Air India Flight AI171 claiming over 133 lives in Ahmedabad. This marks the first fatal crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner,
A tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad resulted in 241 fatalities. Aviation expert Alok Singh suggests potential causes including engine failure, bird strike, pilot error, or technical malfunction.
The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating as flight AI171, crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, with 242 passengers on board. While the aircraft model has had a solid reputation until now,
Naidu says a high-level committee and AAIB are investigating, while DGCA mandates extended surveillance on Boeing 787s to enhance safety protocols. The government aims for swift action and comprehensive insights into the incident.