Air India Slowly Resumes International Flights After Deadly Crash!
After a Boeing Dreamliner of the airline crashed on June 12, killing 19 people, Air India drastically cut down its international flights and conducted thorough safety checks. Now, the airline is cautiously restarting some international routes.
Starting August 1, Air India will operate flights three times a week between Ahmedabad and London Heathrow, replacing the current five weekly flights to London Gatwick. Full restoration of international flights is planned for October 1.
The crash shocked the aviation world as the plane lost thrust shortly after takeoff, leading to the tragic death of almost all passengers and crew. The Indian aviation regulator immediately ordered urgent inspections on Boeing aircraft, focusing on the fuel supply switches, which preliminary investigations suggest may have played a critical role in the accident.
Although the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) declared these switches safe, the Indian regulator decided to take no chances and mandated preventive checks. The investigation revealed that the fuel supply to the engines was cut off shortly after takeoff, causing the crash.
Despite the tragedy, the pilots defended their actions, stating they acted according to their training and should not be blamed without solid evidence.
This disaster has raised serious questions about aircraft safety and procedures, and Air India is now trying to regain the trust of passengers and the world.
Thought flying was safe? Think again! What do you think about these measures? Is Air India reacting too slowly, or is this the right approach? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s on which side!
