US EditionAir India to cut international flights on widebody aircraft by 15%
- An Air India Boeing 787 flight destined for London crashed during its takeoff in Ahmedabad on June 12, resulting in the deaths of at least 270 individuals, comprising 241 passengers and crew members.
- The crash triggered India’s aviation regulator to order deeper safety inspections on all Boeing 787 aircraft in Air India's fleet amid ongoing investigations with UK, US, and Boeing experts.
- Air India has suspended 83 flights operated by large aircraft, with 66 of these involving its Dreamliner fleet, as the airline manages operational challenges caused by ongoing inspections and disruptions from Middle Eastern airspace closures linked to the Israel-Iran conflict.
- The aviation directorate stated Dreamliner surveillance found no major safety concerns, while former executive Jitender Bhargava affirmed, "There can be no looking back" and that growth plans remain intact.
- Air India, returned to Tata Sons’ private ownership in 2022, is undergoing a transformation with orders for over $70 billion in new planes, expanded training, and aims to recover from this temporary setback.
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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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