Air India

During heavy rain, an Air India Airbus A320 (flight AI2744 from Kochi) veered off the runway at Mumbai Airport, leading to the temporary closure of the affected runway. All passengers and crew deplaned safely. The aircraft sustained damage, including engine intake damage and burst tires. A secondary runway is in use. This incident follows a recent fatal crash involving Air India and precedes a planned EASA investigation into Air India Express, amid concerns about engine maintenance and falsified safety records.

The DGCA reviewed Air India’s Boeing 787 fleet and found no significant safety issues. However, concerns were raised regarding maintenance-related problems. The DGCA recommended improved internal coordination, spare parts availability, and a real-time defect reporting system to enhance operational efficiency and safety. These recommendations follow incidents potentially linked to technical issues.

A tragic incident at Ahmedabad’s airport resulted in the suspension of operations. An Air India Boeing 787-8, en route to London, crashed shortly after takeoff, disappearing from radar. All 242 people on board are reported dead. This marks the first total loss of a 787 model, with eyewitness accounts detailing the crash and ensuing fire.