DGCA Orders Enhanced Safety Checks on Air India’s Boeing 787 Fleet Following AI-171 Crash

In response to the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued urgent directives for enhanced safety inspections of Air India’s Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft.

The following one-time preventive maintenance actions have been mandated:

• Inspection of fuel parameter monitoring systems and related components
• Serviceability check of all hydraulic systems
• Verification of the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) systems
• Operational testing of engine fuel-driven actuators and oil systems
• Review of take-off performance parameters
• Inspection of cabin air compressors and associated systems
• Flight control inspections during every transit stop until further notice
• Power assurance tests to be completed within two weeks
• Resolution of all recurring technical issues reported in the past 15 days

The Ministry of Civil Aviation released a statement, saying:

“Following the AI-171 incident on 12.06.2025, the DGCA has directed Air India to conduct additional maintenance checks on all Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft equipped with Genx engines, with immediate effect.”