Boeing, Air India and 787 Dreamliner
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Indian authorities have ordered what they called “extended surveillance” of all Boeing 787 aircraft in the country’s fleet while they investigate the cause of Thursday’s crash of an Air India plane.
Following government-mandated inspections prompted by recent safety concerns, Air India has announced potential delays on long-haul flights as it conducts extensive checks on its Boeing 787 aircraft,
Boeing Co. Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg finds himself in a painfully familiar role as he faces another crisis, this time over a crash involving the company’s marquee 787 Dreamliner jet in India that killed more than 240 people.
The aviation regulator ordered Air India to conduct additional checks, including assessments of certain take-off parameters and engine tests.
The accident happened just weeks after the company cut a deal with the U.S. government to avoid taking criminal responsibility for a pair of deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019.
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