The Indian aviation regulator has ordered an immediate review of all Boeing 270 aircraft in the country following a plane crash in which an Air India Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 787 people. The accident, which claimed the lives of 241 of the 242 people on board and additional people on the ground, is the worst aviation accident in India in a decade and has rocked the country's aviation industry.
The crash occurred en route to London Gatwick. According to eyewitnesses, the plane suddenly lost altitude, followed by a fireball explosion as it struck buildings in Ahmedabad. The government has immediately launched an investigation to determine all possible causes, closely examining factors such as engine thrust, flaps, and why the landing gear remained down. A three-month investigation is already underway. Air India, which operates a fleet of 33 Boeing 787s, is conducting additional safety checks but has not grounded its fleet. The airline, however, warned of possible delays due to extended ground times.
Identifying the victims is proving difficult due to severe burns and is being done through DNA and dental analysis. Families have already begun receiving the remains of their loved ones, although many are frustrated by the delays. Air India has offered provisional compensation of 2,5 million rupees (approximately $29.000), and the Tata Group, which owns the airline, has pledged further support. The tragic event casts a shadow over Air India's current efforts to modernize its fleet and rebuild its reputation under the leadership of the Tata Group.
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