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Air India Modifies Dreamliners for Door Handle Safety
Air India is making changes to some of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) found that the door assist handles could come loose, which might hurt people or make it harder to get out of the plane in an emergency.
Air India has 35 Dreamliners and is fixing them step by step.
The FAA says new parts need to be added to the planes to keep everyone safe.
There are no big problems with flights right now, and Air India is doing the fixes without stopping flights.
Air India is modifying some Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to a potential issue with door assist handles.
The US FAA issued an airworthiness directive after reports of handles detaching during pre-flight checks.
Modifications include installing new retainers, placards, and conducting inspections.
Air India has 35 Dreamliners and is implementing changes in a phased manner.
The FAA directive aims to prevent injuries and ensure safe emergency evacuations.
- Who
- Air India, US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- What
- Modifications to Boeing 787 Dreamliners to address door assist handle issue
- Where
- Global, with specific focus on Air India's fleet
- When
- July 2026
- Why
- To prevent potential injuries and ensure safety during emergency evacuations
Safety First
Operational Continuity
Safety Measures
Safety First
Immediate modifications are crucial to prevent potential injuries and ensure passenger safety.
Operational Continuity
Phased implementation allows for minimal disruption to flight schedules and operations.
Key facts
- Affected Aircraft
- Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 models
- Air India's Dreamliner Fleet
- 35 Dreamliners (26 Boeing 787-8s and 9 Boeing 787-9s)
- Total Fleet Size
- 185 planes
- FAA Directive
- Issued to address door assist handle detachment issue
- Modifications Required
- Installation of new retainers, placards, and inspections
Quotes
FAA spokesperson
United States Federal Aviation Administration representative
“"This AD (Airworthiness Directive) requires, for certain aeroplanes, installing a new retainer above the lower keyway of the support bracket assembly and installing a placard on certain support bracket assemblies or marking the part, and for certain aeroplanes, requires an inspection of the forward and aft door assist handles and applicable on-condition actions."”
telegraphindia.com
thehindubusinessline.com
Sources
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