The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed Air India to reinforce safety inspection of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft following a recent crash in Ahmedabad.
Air India is required to conduct additional maintenance actions on their Boeing 787 Dreamliners with immediate effect, including a one-time pre-departure check on flights leaving India.
The comprehensive inspection covers critical areas such as fuel parameter monitoring, cabin air compressor systems, electronic engine control system, and more.
Operational tests, power assurance checks, and closure of repetitive snags identified in the past 15 days are mandated within specified timeframes.
A 'Flight Control Inspection' is to be introduced in transit inspections until further notice.
Air India must submit a detailed report of all checks to DGCA for review.
Air India operates a fleet of 34 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners for long-haul international routes.
The Indian government is considering a safety review of the Dreamliner fleet in the wake of the recent crash.