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June 13, 2025

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The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar

Air India, manufacturer Boeing are yet to issue detailed statements on what led to the crash

- ARSHAD KHAN @ New Delhi

THE aviation industry faced renewed safety concerns following Thursday's crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, the first fatal incident involving this aircraft model. Flight AI-171, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport en route to London Gatwick.

The cause of the crash was not yet known as the aviation regulator DGCA, the Tata Group run Air India and aircraft manufacturer Boeing are yet to issue detailed statements on what led to the crash. Boeing said they are aware of initial reports and are working to gather more information.

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