Dreamliner
Indian Pilots Association Challenges DGCA's Extended Flight Duty Hours for Boeing 787 Operations
Oct 27, 2025 08:49 pm CST
India's aviation regulator has extended Boeing 787 flight duty hours from 13 to 14 hours, sparking serious safety concerns from ALPA-India. The controversial decision affects eight international routes operated by Air India following Pakistani airspace closure, with pilots warning about fatigue risks and contradictions with global safety practices, especially after recent FAA restrictions on Boeing 787 captain seat recline functionality.
Air India Arranges Special Flight to Rescue Passengers Stranded in Milan Before Diwali Festival
Oct 19, 2025 09:02 pm CST
Air India has organized a special recovery flight from Milan to Delhi on Sunday to repatriate over 250 passengers stranded since Friday due to a technical issue with their Dreamliner aircraft. The airline expedited repairs and secured approvals for flight AI138D to ensure travelers can return to India in time for Diwali celebrations, while also providing options for those previously rebooked on post-festival flights.
Air India Responds to Pilots' Federation Demand to Ground Boeing 787 Fleet Following Technical Incidents
Oct 11, 2025 01:19 am CST
The Federation of Indian Pilots has called for grounding all Boeing 787 aircraft following technical incidents on two Air India flights, including system failures on AI-154 and RAT deployment on AI-117. Air India denies serious issues, stating both planes landed safely and that investigations are ongoing, with all necessary reports submitted to aviation authorities.
Citing Negligence, Air India Crash Victim Families Sue Boeing, Honeywell
Sep 18, 2025 02:49 pm CST
The families of four passengers who died in the June crash of Air India Flight 171 sued Boeing and Honeywell, blaming their negligence and a faulty fuel cutoff switch for the accident, which killed 260 people.