India Ramps Up Inspections of Boeing 787s
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In the aftermath of the fatal Air India Dreamliner crash after take-off from Ahmedabad, enhanced safety inspections are underway on the airline’s Boeing 787 fleet. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has mandated thorough checks,
Last year, the F.A.A. said it was also investigating claims by a Boeing engineer that parts of the fuselage, or body, of the Dreamliner were improperly fastened together, which the whistle-blower said could cause premature damage to the plane over years of use.
Starting Sunday (15 June), Air India's fleet of Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft will undergo an enhanced safety inspection, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced, India Today reported.