Boeing, India and 787 Dreamliner
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The crash happened just weeks after the company cut a deal with the U.S. government to avoid taking criminal responsibility for a pair of deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019.
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner faces renewed scrutiny after Air India flight AI 171 crash—the first fatal 787-8 incident. With a history of technical faults, whistleblower claims, and FAA probes, the crash raises fresh concerns over Boeing’s safety practices amid continued orders from Indian airlines.
Kelly Ortberg was supposed to jet into next week’s Paris Air Show with a simple message for the aviation industry: Boeing is back and laser-focused on safety.