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The investigation into Air India flight 171 crash opens up questions into the many concerns surrounding Boeing's 787.
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.
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,
The DGCA's directive for enhanced safety inspection had come a day after an Air India 787-8 aircraft crashed moments after take-off from the Ahemdabad airport.
The crash 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.