The Boeing 787-8 model has faced repeated scrutiny over safety and production practices. From John Barnett to Salehpour, these 3 Boeing whistleblowers had already warned of 787 Dreamliner flaws.

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Air India flight crashes shortly after take-off

Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operated by Air India, crashed on 12 June 2025 shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad. The aircraft was bound for London Gatwick and was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members. A MAYDAY call was issued immediately after departure from Runway 23 at 1:39 PM IST. The plane went down just outside the airport perimeter. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed that the aircraft lost contact with air traffic control following the distress call.

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Experienced crew on board

The aircraft was captained by Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with over 8,200 hours of flying experience, supported by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 hours. Air India issued a statement confirming the incident and stated that further details would be made available following investigations.

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Recurring technical concerns about 787 Dreamliner

The Boeing 787-8 model has faced repeated scrutiny over safety and production practices. In one documented case, aircraft with registration N819AN was repeatedly grounded earlier in 2025 due to hydraulic leaks and flap faults. These...

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