A United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for Munich issued a “Mayday” call due to a technical scare at an altitude of around 5,000 feet on July 25. The flight remained for 2 hours and 38 minutes following the distress signal in the air.

United Airlines bound for Munich declares ‘MAYDAY' over engine failure, remains in air for 2 hours

The trainer pilots of the Air India team incorporated various electrical failures that could cause a dual-engine failure and impact the aircraft’s ability to climb after takeoff. The result: They were unsuccessful.

Air India pilots recreate AI-171’s final moments on simulator. Did they find the flaw?

The world’s biggest cargo planes like the Antonov An-225, Boeing 747-8F, and Airbus Beluga XL. Built for heavy loads and long distances, these giant aircraft carry everything from tanks to space parts and are key to global transport and logistics.


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A nearly untouched copy of the Bhagavad Gita has been found in the wreckage of the Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad. 

Ahmedabad plane crash: Unburned copy of Bhagavad Gita found in wreckage of Air India AI-171

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.

Ahmedabad plane crash: What John Barnett and other whistleblowers warned about Boeing 787 Dreamliner?

The Air India flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad has reignited concerns over the aircraft manufacturer already under fire for recurring safety concerns. The 787 Dreamliner has faced several flagged defects in the past, including the following

Ahmedabad plane crash: 7 safety issues previously flagged on Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

The Air India flight AI171 in Ahmedabad has once again highlighted the suspicious death of John Barnett in US, the Boeing whistleblower who gave evidence questioning production standards in a lawsuit against the Boeing.

Ahmedabad plane crash: Who was John Barnett, the Boeing whistleblower who died mysteriously?

The FDR logs technical data such as airspeed, altitude, engine performance, and flight control inputs. The CVR captures cockpit sounds, including conversations, alarms, and ambient noise, from the last two hours before a crash.

Ahmedabad plane crash: What is a Black Box and why it’s crucial in crash investigations

An Air India aircraft en route to London with 242 people onboard crashed in Ahmedabad What we know so far 

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 The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner which was en-route to London was carrying 232 passengers and 10 crew members according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

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