Air India says one engine on crashed plane was new
Summary
An Air India plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, resulting in the deaths of at least 270 people. One engine of the plane was new, and investigators are examining black box data to find out what caused the crash. Meanwhile, Air India is conducting safety checks on its fleet and has reduced international flights temporarily.Key Facts
- An Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff, killing at least 270 people.
- One engine was new, while the other had been serviced in 2023 and was due for maintenance in December 2025.
- Black box data is being analyzed to determine the cause of the crash.
- A former investigator stated engine health isn't solely determined by age.
- Air India reduced international flight operations by 15% as a precaution.
- Inspections on 26 out of 33 Boeing 787 aircraft have cleared them for service.
- India's aviation regulator ordered extra safety checks on Air India's Boeing 787 planes.
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