Air India: Dramatic incident with Dreamliner over Hong Kong!

Air India: Dramatic incident with Dreamliner over Hong Kong!

On Monday, June 16, 2025, another incident occurred with an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The plane, flight number AI315, was en route from Hong Kong to New Delhi when it took off at 12:20 p.m. local time. After reaching an altitude of approximately 22,000 feet, the crew began the descent at 1:00 p.m. and requested local operational readiness. The plane landed safely in Hong Kong at 1:15 p.m. Fortunately, flight operations at Hong Kong Airport remained undisturbed and the aircraft is now undergoing a detailed inspection.

As exxpress.at reports, this incident had its own history, as it occurred just days after the first fatal crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. On Thursday, a Boeing 787-8 crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, with only one passenger surviving out of a total of 242 survivors. That plane was also a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which has a strong safety record, but the circumstances of the crash raise questions. According to experts, technical malfunctions or maintenance problems may have led to this dramatic incident.

Ahmedabad crash details

The crash in Ahmedabad happened about five minutes after takeoff as the plane was en route to London. On board were 169 Indian citizens, 53 British citizens, seven Portuguese and one Canadian citizen. The tragedy unfolded when the plane was just 625 feet above the ground and data transmission suddenly failed, followed by a dramatic descent that suggested a possible loss of engine power. A total of 186 deaths were reported, and only one person survived. Aviation authorities in India have already taken action and ordered immediate inspection of all Boeing 787 aircraft of domestic airlines.

Safety of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The Boeing 787, also known as the Dreamliner, was introduced in 2011 and is known for its modern technologies and design features. It enables longer and more efficient flights than comparable passenger aircraft. The initiative to develop a reusable aircraft was aimed at significantly reducing kerosene consumption and exhaust emissions. Despite isolated incidents, such as the famous battery problems, the Dreamliner generally has a positive safety record. However, there have been non-fatal incidents in the past, including a fire at London's Heathrow Airport in 2013.

The cbc.ca mentions that the investigation into the causes of the crash will focus on both Air India's maintenance practices and Boeing's role in these incidents. While the 787 is considered a safe and innovative aircraft overall, pressure will grow on both companies to provide transparency and ensure passenger safety.

Overall, it remains to be seen what consequences will be drawn from the recent incidents and how the developments will affect the airlines that operate the Dreamliner. The airline industry must continue to address safety and technology challenges to maintain traveler confidence. For everyone involved, the recent events are an urgent call for careful review of aviation safety.