A preliminary investigation into an incident involving an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner has revealed that both GEnx-1B engines were shut down within one second of each other via their fuel cutoff switches. This highly unusual event is now a focal point of regulatory review, raising critical questions regarding cockpit procedures and crew actions during the incident.
The investigation into a recent Air India Boeing 787 incident is centering around the movement of the engine fuel control switches, with initial findings indicating no mechanical or design flaw in either the aircraft or the GEnx-1B engines produced by GE Aerospace.
Tragedy struck Air India operations when a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bearing serial number 36279, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, en route to London Gatwick. The catastrophic accident resulted in the death of all 242 passengers and crew, and complete destruction of the aircraft.
After 50 days of being grounded, Jin Air’s B737-800, serial 41348, has finally left Muan Airport, where it had been stranded due to the runway closure caused by the Jeju Air B737-800 crash.
On February 17, 2025, Delta Connection Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, experienced a critical incident upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The Bombardier CRJ900LR aircraft, tail number N932XJ, was completing its scheduled flight from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport when it overturned on the runway during the landing process.
Air Busan has reported that one of its A321 aircraft, serial 3297, sustained substantial damage following an onboard fire while preparing for departure at Busan-Gimhae International Airport. Fortunately, all passengers and crew safely evacuated without injuries.
Jeju Air, a prominent South Korean airline, is at the center of an ongoing investigation following the recent crash of one of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft. A preliminary report has revealed the presence of duck DNA in both engines, raising questions about bird strikes as a potential contributing factor.
A tragic incident occurred involving an AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190, serial 19000630, which was diverted to Aktau and crash-landed with 67 people onboard. The accident resulted in 28 survivors, while the aircraft was completely destroyed. A criminal investigation has been launched to examine the presence of shrapnel damage, which is believed to have contributed to the incident.
Emerald Airlines (Ireland) has confirmed that one of its aircraft, an ATR72-200, serial 1297, experienced a nose gear collapse while landing at Belfast City Airport. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among passengers or crew, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage, prompting an investigation into the incident.
Kamaka Air, a regional cargo operator based in the United States, experienced a tragic incident involving one of its Cessna Caravan aircraft near Honolulu Airport. The crash resulted in the confirmation of two fatalities, marking a somber moment for the airline and the community.
