Plane Model Boeing 787 operated by Air India departs from Hong Kong Airport, subsequently returns mid-flight due to stated technical problem, shortly after previous fatal collision incident.
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The drama in the skies continues, as another Air India flight departing from Hong Kong made a quick U-turn on Monday. Citing a "technical glitch," the airline revealed their Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was heading back to the runway. Just four days prior, another Boeing 787 from Air India plummeted into buildings in Ahmedabad, India, tragically ending the lives of at least 270 souls.
The aircraft that diverted back to the Chinese metropolis safely landed and underwent checks "as a matter of abundant precaution." The Airport Authority of Hong Kong confirmed that Flight AI315 returned around 1 p.m., following its road trip back to the terminal.
Coming full circle, the affected passengers will be flown to New Delhi, India, at the earliest convenience. It seems that Air India isn't letting this small hiccup stop their route.
After the devastating crash in India, authorities in the subcontinent ordered additional safety checks on all of Air India's Boeing 787s. Although neither the authorities nor Boeing has suggested grounding the planes, several flights utilizing the Boeing 787 have been scrapped between June 12th and June 17th.
India's flag carrier, Air India, has received the all-clear for its Boeing 787 fleet, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirming that all aircraft checked meet current safety standards. However, the DGCA did voice concerns about some maintenance-related issues, urging Air India to strengthen internal coordination and watch out for spare parts shortages.
With more than 360 Boeing 787-8s fluttering across the world's skies, one might wonder if this unfortunate sequence of events will lead to a general re-evaluation of the model or, at least, contribute to the plane's mythos. American Airlines, with operations spanning beyond the wildest dreams, stands out as the airline with the most Boeing 787-8s under its wing.
For now, the passengers who had booked the Air India flight to New Delhi can only hope the glitches are behind them and can enjoy the rest of their journey in peace.
- Despite the recent technical glitch and the tragic accident involving a Boeing 787 from Air India in India, the general news outlets are yet to conduct a comprehensive re-evaluation of the Boeing 787-8 model, with the focus on American Airlines, which operates the highest number of these planes.
- In addition to the Air India crash investigation, authorities have also been scrutinizing news in crime-and-justice channels about the maintenance-related issues raised by the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), specifically concerning spare parts shortages and coordination within Air India.
- On a lighter note, fans of sports and general-news enthusiasts may find solace in the news that the affected passengers from the Air India flight will soon be headed to New Delhi, ending their sea of troubles and allowing them to look forward to the remainder of their journey.
