New Delhi, December 4 — In a briefing to Parliament, Air India disclosed that its fleet of Boeing 787s has experienced three technical issues since July. The airline also clarified that after the June 12 incident involving a 787 in Ahmedabad, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered a comprehensive safety review of its 787s. Air India carried out the inspections, and all aircraft were deemed satisfactory.
Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, explained that the DGCA maintains airline compliance through a range of oversight activities, including surveillance, spot checks and night inspections of both operators and staff. The findings from these checks are shared with airlines so they can take corrective measures. If a violation is found, the DGCA can enforce penalties—ranging from warnings and suspensions to cancellation or financial fines—following established procedures.
Mohol also highlighted that aircraft can encounter technical faults during operations whenever a component or system malfunctions. Such issues are reported by the flight crew when they notice an audible or visual alarm, a fault indicator, or difficulty controlling the aircraft. The crew logs these incidents in the Plane’s Flight Report Book and, after the flight, a qualified aircraft maintenance engineer reviews the record. The engineer then follows the manufacturer’s Maintenance Manual or Troubleshooting Manual to diagnose and fix the problem, which may involve replacing parts, conducting tests, or performing servicing. Once the repair meets all standards, the aircraft is cleared for return to service and an entry confirming the fix is added to the Flight Report Book.
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