Why Did Air India Cancel 66 Flights After Ahmedabad Plane Crash?

New Delhi (Delhi) [India], June 17:  In the wake of the tragic Ahmedabad crash, Air India has cancelled 66 flights using the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. These flights were pulled from schedule to follow strict safety inspections. The decision, while upsetting for travellers, was made after deep concern for passenger safety. This action reflects how seriously Indian aviation officials are taking aircraft maintenance after the June 12 crash shook the country.

DGCA Says No Safety Problem in Boeing 787 Fleet

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has stated that the Boeing 787 aircraft in Air India’s fleet passed the recent safety checks. No big issues were found. The checks showed that the aircraft and its systems were working fine. But the DGCA still advised Air India to improve how their teams talk and work with each other. This shows that proper teamwork is key to safety.

Ahmedabad Crash Leaves Deep Impact on Indian Aviation

The Ahmedabad crash killed 241 passengers and many on the ground, including a former Gujarat Chief Minister. The aircraft had just taken off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport before crashing into a hostel building. This was one of India’s deadliest aviation events in recent years. The crash has made both the government and airlines act faster and more carefully. It has also made passengers nervous about flying.

Flight Cancellations Continue to Trouble Flyers

Several international flights from cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru were cancelled. These include routes to Paris, London, Vienna, San Francisco, and Dubai. Most of them were Dreamliner flights. Air India says these cancellations are only because of extra checks and not due to any technical error. Even though safety is the goal, passengers are feeling helpless and upset as travel plans fall apart suddenly.

Some of the flights:

AI915 - Delhi to Dubai - B788 Dreamliner

AI153 - Delhi to Vienna - B788 Dreamliner

AI143 - Delhi to Paris - B788 Dreamliner

AI159 - Ahmedabad to London - B788 Dreamliner

AI170 - London to Amritsar - B788 Dreamliner

AI133 - Bengaluru to London - B788 Dreamliner

AI179 - Mumbai to San Francisco - B777

DGCA Urges Better Maintenance and Coordination

The aviation regulator has told Air India to improve how their departments work together. Better coordination between technical, safety, and operations teams can help avoid future delays. The message is clear: keeping the planes safe is not just about the machine, but also about the people behind it. This step comes not just as a rule, but as a lesson from a tragic loss of life.