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Pilots Demand Grounding of Boeing 787s for Inspections

10/6/2025

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India's largest pilots' association urges regulators to ground Boeing 787s for electrical inspections after Air India Flight 117's emergency power deployment.
The ram air turbine (RAT) normally powers critical systems during power loss.
Air India reports initial inspections show normal electrical and hydraulic parameters.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has not confirmed an investigation into the recent flight.

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India's largest pilots' association urges regulators to ground Boeing 787s for electrical inspections after Air India Flight 117's emergency power deployment.
The ram air turbine (RAT) normally powers critical systems during power loss.
Air India reports initial inspections show normal electrical and hydraulic parameters.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has not confirmed an investigation into the recent flight.