Air India crash: Boeing fuel switch under scrutiny
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All of the weight reductions and aero efficiency gains for the 787 improved fuel economy by 20% compared to the 767, its predecessor. You might be wondering, if the drag reduction benefits are so worthwhile,
How Fast Are The 787 Dreamliner Variants? The 787-8 was the first to be released, entering service with All Nippon Airways (ANA) on October 26, 2011. This is the shortest variant, at 186 feet long, and carries 242 in a typical two-class seating configuration.
The Federation of Indian Pilots said that the report lacks comprehensive data and relies on cockpit recordings, “suggesting pilot error” and “questioning the professional competence” of the crew
As fresh scrutiny surrounds Boeing after the Air India AI 171 crash, aviation expert Mary Schiavo reveals that a similar fuel cut-off malfunction plagued a Japanese Boeing 787 in 2019 — with pilots never touching the controls.
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Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Stuns at FarnboroughI filmed the stunning Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner demo at the 2014 Farnborough Airshow. Watching it glide through tight turns and steep climbs was incredible. This display really showed off the Dreamliner's agility and quiet power in the skies.
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Bahrain’s national carrier is considering the purchase of as many as 20 additional aircraft as the airline looks to expand its fleet and replace aging jets, according to people familiar with the plan.
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How a Simple Switch Sparked a Global Scramble Over Boeing Jet Safety in 2025Could a tiny cockpit switch be the weak point in the world’s most sophisticated airliners? That is the question now gripping the aviation world following the disastrous Air India crash on June 12, 2025,
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Four airlines in North America, namely Aeromexico, Air Canada, American Airlines, and United Airlines, have the Boeing 787-8 in their fleets.