Air India Plane That Crashed Had Right Engine Replaced, Left One Inspected: CEO
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Air India Plane That Crashed Had Right Engine Replaced, Left One Inspected: CEO
Air India Plane That Crashed Had Right Engine Replaced, Left One Inspected: CEO. Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed on June 12 was “well-maintained” and had undergone a major check in June 2023. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson also highlighted the airlines reducing 15 per cent international wide-body fleet operations for the next few weeks. The government said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau will decide where to decode the black box of the ill-fated Dreamliner. A London-bound flight crashed minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad airport. The accident killed 241 onboard passengers and 33 people on the ground where the plane crashed. Among the deceased was also former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
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Last Updated: June 19, 2025, 20:46 IST
The tragic flight crash left 275 dead, including 241 onboard. Following the accident, the airlines has also reduced 15% international wide-body fleet operations.
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The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed on June 12 was “well-maintained” and had undergone a major check in June 2023. Its right engine was overhauled in March 2025, and the left engine was inspected in April 2025, said Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson on Thursday.
A multi-disciplinary team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has begun an investigation into the Air India plane crash that killed around 270 people on June 12. (Image: PTI)
The revelation comes amid the ongoing investigation of the Air India flight crash. Wilson also highlighted the airlines reducing 15 per cent international wide-body fleet operations for the next few weeks, adding that it was only a temporary step that may have an impact on customers’ journey plans.
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“The plane was well-maintained, with its last major check in June 2023 and the next scheduled for December 2025. Its right engine was overhauled in March 2025, and the left engine was inspected in April 2025. Both the aircraft and engines were regularly monitored, showing no issues before the flight,” he said.
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Air India CEO Share Condolences On Demise Of Passengers
Sharing condolences over the demise of the passengers, the Air India CEO said that the incident “left us all in deep sorrow”.
“Words cannot express the pain we feel for the families and loved ones affected by this devastating event. We are fully committed to doing all we can to support the families impacted and are also working closely with authorities to understand the cause of this tragedy. Our thoughts are with everyone touched by this loss,” Wilson said in the message.
Shedding light on the ongoing investigation, he said that both the airlines and DGCA are waiting for the official investigation report.
What Happened On June 12?
A London-bound flight crashed minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad airport. The accident killed 241 onboard passengers and 33 people on the ground where the plane crashed.
Among the deceased was also former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
Investigation Continues, Focus On Black Box
As the investigation continues, the government said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau will decide where to decode the black box of the ill-fated Dreamliner.
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According to an official statement by the Civil Aviation Ministry, a multidisciplinary team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has commenced an investigation into the crash.
“A combined unit of the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) has been recovered from the crash site on June 13 and another set was found on June 16. This model of aircraft has two black box sets,” it said.
First Published: June 19, 2025, 20:10 IST