Thu Jun 12 16:47:27 UTC 2025: **News Article: Air India Dreamliner Crashes Near Ahmedabad, Raising Safety Concerns**
**Ahmedabad, India – June 12, 2025** – An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, flight AI171 bound for London, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport at 1:38 PM today. All 230 passengers and 12 crew members are presumed dead. Videos circulating online show a large fireball at the crash site in Meghaninagar. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
The aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was lauded for its fuel efficiency and use of electrical systems. However, the 787 has faced past scrutiny over its carbon composite construction, battery issues, and quality control. This incident marks the first hull loss involving a 787-8.
The crash comes amid increased scrutiny of Boeing’s safety record. Earlier today, President Trump’s FAA nominee vowed to hold Boeing accountable for past safety failures, specifically referencing the 737 MAX crashes. Whistleblower allegations about manufacturing flaws in the 787’s fuselage had also recently surfaced.
Investigators will be looking into potential links between these past issues and the cause of the crash as they commence their examination.
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