Air India Dreamliner Crash Sparks Global Boeing Probe

An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London, killing 241 people onboard and at least 33 on the ground after the aircraft struck a medical college hostel. This marks the first fatal incident involving the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the deadliest aviation disaster in India in a decade. Tata Group announced compensation of Rs one crore for all victims, including those on the ground, with additional insurance payouts expected. DNA identification efforts are underway due to severe fire damage, and families await news of their loved ones. Investigators are considering possible causes such as flap misconfiguration, loss of thrust, or bird strikes, while cautioning against premature conclusions. The crash has led to renewed scrutiny of Boeing, a fall in its share price, and CEO Kelly Ortberg canceling his Paris Air Show appearance to focus on the investigation.