The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was on a London-bound route when it met tragedy shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad airport. Investigators have successfully retrieved both sets of Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders (EAFRs) mixed among the wreckage, but reports have varied regarding the next phase of analysis. While some sources indicate that the recorders might be dispatched internationally for decoding, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has clarified that no definitive choice has been made yet.
The AAIB is conducting a thorough evaluation of technical, safety, and security elements before finalizing a location for the recorders' analysis. Data from these black boxes is crucial, as they document pivotal flight information such as gear positions, thrust settings, engine operations, and any cockpit conversations—enabling experts to analyze the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Concerns have been raised about potential damage to the recorders due to the fire post-crash, which could complicate data extraction within India. An expert in aviation safety, Captain Kishore Chinta, suggested that one of the sets may need to be sent to the U.S. to corroborate findings with data provided to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Amidst this scrutiny, Air India's chairman revealed that one engine of the crashed aircraft was brand new, while the other was not scheduled for servicing until December. While both engines were deemed to have clean operational histories, the airline has undertaken rigorous checks on 26 of its remaining Boeing 787 aircraft.
Following the crash, India’s aviation authority mandated additional safety inspections of Air India's fleet as a precautionary step. In light of these measures, Air India announced a reduction of operations on 16 international routes and temporarily suspending flights to three international destinations from June 21 to July 15. This strategic decision aims to facilitate more stringent pre-flight safety checks and account for potential airspace adjustments in the Middle East.
The AAIB is conducting a thorough evaluation of technical, safety, and security elements before finalizing a location for the recorders' analysis. Data from these black boxes is crucial, as they document pivotal flight information such as gear positions, thrust settings, engine operations, and any cockpit conversations—enabling experts to analyze the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Concerns have been raised about potential damage to the recorders due to the fire post-crash, which could complicate data extraction within India. An expert in aviation safety, Captain Kishore Chinta, suggested that one of the sets may need to be sent to the U.S. to corroborate findings with data provided to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Amidst this scrutiny, Air India's chairman revealed that one engine of the crashed aircraft was brand new, while the other was not scheduled for servicing until December. While both engines were deemed to have clean operational histories, the airline has undertaken rigorous checks on 26 of its remaining Boeing 787 aircraft.
Following the crash, India’s aviation authority mandated additional safety inspections of Air India's fleet as a precautionary step. In light of these measures, Air India announced a reduction of operations on 16 international routes and temporarily suspending flights to three international destinations from June 21 to July 15. This strategic decision aims to facilitate more stringent pre-flight safety checks and account for potential airspace adjustments in the Middle East.
