US EditionBoeing 787 Under Scrutiny After Fatal Crash Revives Safety Concerns
- An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 242 people crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, on Thursday, hitting a medical college hostel.
- The crash occurred near the airport while the aircraft declared a mayday call and failed to respond to air traffic control, prompting a joint India-U.S. investigation.
- At least 290 people died, including passengers and at least five medical students on the ground, while around 50 others were injured in the incident.
- The 787-8 model involved was delivered in 2014, uses GE engines, and has flown since 2011 with a generally strong safety record, though officials say it is too soon to determine the cause.
- This crash marks the first major fatal accident for the Dreamliner and could lead to lengthy investigations influencing Boeing and global aviation safety assessments.
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After the terrible crash of a Boeing 787 of the Air India company on Thursday in India, killing 260, the aircraft manufacturer is again in turmoil. The French Minister of Transport wants to avoid any controversy before the show of the Bourget and supports Boeing.
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