Indian authorities may suspend all Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner flights after crash

The Indian government is considering suspending flights of all Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners in the country after the air crash in Ahmedabad.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to NDTV, the Ministry of Civil Aviation of India plans to inspect the existing Dreamliner aircraft. Their flights may be temporarily suspended.

"Based on this, a final decision will be made, but maintaining strict safety standards and ensuring passenger safety are non-negotiable," the publication reports.

The crash of the Boeing 787 aircraft belonging to Air India occurred on June 12 in the Meganinagar area, near Ahmedabad airport in the Indian state of Gujarat. The aircraft was flying on the Ahmedabad - London route but crashed to the ground almost immediately after takeoff. In total, there were more than 200 people on board.