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If you’ve flown long-haul lately or even dreamt about escaping to Europe, chances are your journey involved a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. And if it was Air India, there’s some news you’ll want to know.
📌 Air India’s Dreamliners
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) just wrapped up a focused review of Air India’s 787 Dreamliner fleet.
This comes amid growing concerns around recurring flight delays, long-haul cancellations, and the recent Ahmedabad crash.
So, what did they find?
The good news is that all 24 of Air India’s Dreamliners passed their safety inspections. But the DGCA isn’t entirely happy with the behind-the-scenes operations.
While the aircraft themselves are airworthy and meet safety standards, the regulator flagged serious gaps in maintenance, like spare part shortages and coordination issues between ground teams, engineers, and flight operations.
📌 The real problem
According to DGCA officials, better internal communication and a stronger spare parts supply chain are now non-negotiable.
With international travel bouncing back and Air India aggressively scaling its global routes under the Tata Group, the pressure to deliver consistent service is higher than ever.
As one insider put it: “You can’t fly global with local-level chaos.”
📌 But, why does this matter?
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner isn’t just another aircraft; it’s Air India’s flagship for long-distance routes to Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. It’s central to the airline’s global growth strategy and its post-COVID revival.
So, while the DGCA didn’t ground any planes, this review sends a clear message:
Scaling is great. But stability is non-negotiable.
And that’s your evening round-up, smooth, straight, and just a bit sharp.
We’ll see you tomorrow with more stories that make you pause, scroll back, and maybe even forward to a friend.
Till then, wind down, log off (if you haven’t), and may your night be as quiet as a Dreamliner cabin.
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