Air India Dreamliner Crash Prompts Global Scrutiny

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London, killing 241 people and leaving only one survivor, after issuing a Mayday call. The aircraft struck a medical college hostel, causing further fatalities on the ground and prompting DNA identification efforts due to the severity of the fire. This marks the deadliest aviation disaster in India in a decade and the highest number of British deaths in a flight disaster since 9/11. Passengers included Indian, British, Portuguese, and Canadian nationals. Compensation for victims' families is expected under the Montreal Convention, with Tata Group pledging additional aid and insurance covering losses. The crash has increased scrutiny of the Dreamliner's safety record, with British air crash experts joining the ongoing investigation into possible pilot error, technical failure, or external factors.