Safety

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.

Sarepta Therapeutics is taking action to address safety concerns with its gene therapy ELEVIDYS for Duchenne muscular dystrophy after a second fatal liver failure case. The company is implementing a new immunosuppression regimen, pausing shipments for non-ambulatory patients, and halting dosing in its ENVISION study. Sarepta will discuss these developments in an investor call on June 16, 2025.

A 10-year-old boy was rescued after being swept out to sea during a typhoon, highlighting safety concerns amid severe weather in the Hainan Island, Guangdong, and Guangxi provinces experiencing heavy rainfall. Authorities encourage citizens to avoid coastal activities and prepare with evacuation routes and essential supplies. During a storm, sheltering indoors and securing properties are critical for safety.

Changan Auto differentiates its OTA update strategy from consumer electronics, emphasizing safety and technical complexities. Automotive updates are less frequent, undergo rigorous testing, and handle more complex, interconnected systems. The stakes are higher in vehicles; a glitch can have severe consequences. Changan is developing a comprehensive digital process to manage OTA updates aligned with industrial standards.

FAA reports multiple fatal general aviation incidents within 24 hours, reigniting safety concerns despite post-pandemic industry resurgence. Recent crashes involving a Beechcraft Model 95 in Colorado and a Cessna 172 in New Jersey, along with clustered accidents in Illinois, Nebraska, and New York, underline risks in maintenance protocols, pilot training, and retrofits. The US’s high infrastructure density (25 airfields/10,000 km² vs. Europe’s 9) supports economic efficiency but complicates oversight. Over two-thirds of active aircraft operate outside commercial safety frameworks, while aging fleets (avg. 38 years) face cost barriers to modernization ($300,000/cockpit). Congressional inquiries now address these systemic challenges amid expanded private flight activity (3.5M Q1 2025 hours, 22% higher than 2023).