India Orders Boeing 787 Checks After Fatal Crash

After the deadly Air India Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad, which caused at least 270 fatalities and is considered the worst aviation disaster in a decade, Indian authorities have mandated urgent inspections and enhanced maintenance checks on all Boeing 787 aircraft in the country. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered comprehensive checks on Air India's 787 fleet, focusing on fuel systems, electronic engine controls, and flight parameters, while grounding of the fleet remains under consideration. Investigations are ongoing into possible causes, including engine thrust, flaps, and landing gear issues. The crash's sole survivor, a British national, is recovering in hospital. U.S. officials have said there is no immediate evidence requiring a global grounding of Boeing 787s, but American experts are assisting the Indian investigation. Boeing has expressed condolences and is cooperating with authorities.