US EditionAir India to cut international flights on widebody aircraft by 15%
- On June 12, a Boeing 787 operated by Air India crashed during its departure from Ahmedabad, resulting in the deaths of at least 270 individuals, comprising 241 passengers and crew members.
- Following the crash, India's aviation safety authority mandated enhanced inspections of Air India's Boeing 787 fleet as investigations proceed with participation from officials in India, the UK, the US, and Boeing.
- Air India has suspended a total of 83 flights operated by wide-body aircraft, with 66 of these involving Dreamliner jets, while conducting enhanced inspections on both its Dreamliner and Boeing 777 fleets amid operational challenges and the impact of Middle Eastern airspace restrictions.
- Former Air India executive Jitender Bhargava said the accident will not derail their ambitious growth plans and added, "There can be no looking back," while the airline called the curtailments a painful but necessary measure.
- Air India is undergoing a major transformation, shifting from a debt-laden government-run airline to a privately controlled company under Tata Sons, with plans for extensive growth supported by more than $70 billion in new aircraft purchases; aviation experts view the recent crash as a temporary hurdle in this transition.
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Air India Halts 3 International Flights, Cuts Frequencies On 16 Others Until Mid-July
Following a fatal Boeing 787-8 crash, Air India is reducing international long-haul flights by 15% from June 20 to mid-July. Three routes are suspended, and frequencies are cut on 16 others, mainly affecting North America and Europe.
'Left engine was...': Air India CEO Campbell Wilson says Dreamliner was ‘well-maintained’ before crash
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson confirmed that the crashed Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was ‘well-maintained’ with inspections showing no issues prior to the flight. Following the June 12 crash, Air India will temporarily reduce international operations by 15 per cent for enhanced safety checks.
Even a week after the Air India crash, it is unclear how it came about - even if there are initial clues. The airline has to cancel many flights because it checks its Boeing fleet. By Peter Hornung.
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