Boeing 787 Electrical Systems Under Scrutiny Following Multiple Incidents and Air India Crash

Oct 05, 2025 10:02 pm CST

The Federation of Indian Pilots has urged India's aviation regulator DGCA to investigate electrical systems of all Boeing 787 aircraft following an incident where a Ram Air Turbine unexpectedly deployed on an Air India flight. This follows the deadly June crash of Air India flight 171, where preliminary investigations revealed unusual deactivation of engine fuel control switches. Both incidents point to potential electrical system concerns in Boeing 787 aircraft operating in India.