Air India warns of delays as the DGCA orders mandatory safety checks on all Boeing 787s after a deadly Ahmedabad crash kills 265.

Air India warns of possible delays on long-haul flights as DGCA orders safety checks on Boeing 787s. Government mandates inspections after Ahmedabad crash; refunds or reschedules offered to passengers

Air India confirmed that the safety checks are being performed as the aircraft return to India, before they are cleared for their next scheduled operations. So far, nine Boeing 787 aircraft have undergone inspection,

Wayanad/Malappuram: Congress general secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said that once the reason for the Ahmedabad plane crash is found, corrective measures need to be taken to protect lives in the future.

Air India on Saturday said it is in the process of completing the one-time safety inspections, as mandated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.

The recent Ahmedabad plane crash involved an Air India Boeing flight, resulting in over 200 fatalities. As investigations continue, the incident underscores Boeing's troubled history with safety.

The investigation into Air India flight 171 crash opens up questions into the many concerns surrounding Boeing's 787.

Air India has set up a dedicated passenger helpline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information.Indian government has activated helpline for AI171 crash in Ahmedabad Airport: 9974111327.Operational Control Room has been activated at the Ministry of Civil Aviation to coordinate all details.