Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed that 34 Dreamliners are affected, with eight already checked.
India’s aviation regulator has mandated immediate inspections of all Boeing 787 aircraft operated by Indian carriers after an Air India crash killed 270 people, officials said Saturday.
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed that 34 Dreamliners are affected, with eight already checked.
The aircraft crashed seconds after take-off in Ahmedabad, striking buildings and leaving only one survivor out of 242 passengers and crew.
Authorities are investigating potential causes including engine thrust and landing gear issues.
Air India is conducting safety checks as ordered, which may cause delays. The airline is also offering 2.5 million rupees in interim compensation per deceased victim.
Forensic teams are working to identify remains, with 11 DNA matches confirmed. Families expressed frustration over delays in retrieving bodies. A government panel will report findings within three months.
“This has cast a shadow on Air India,” Naidu said, pledging improvements. Tata Group, the airline’s owner, vowed full cooperation.