New Delhi: Air India has suffered a major operational setback as 83 of its wide-body flights were cancelled between June 12 and 6 pm on June 17, 2025. Of these, 66 flights were operated using Boeing 787 aircraft, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Tuesday.
The cancellations come in the wake of a recent fatal crash involving an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad. In response to the incident, the DGCA has launched an in-depth review of the safety and operational procedures of both Air India and its subsidiary, Air India Express.
Officials said the aviation regulator is closely examining technical operations, safety protocols, and flight schedules to ensure there is no compromise on passenger safety. Air India’s fleet includes a number of wide-body aircraft, primarily used on international routes. The Boeing 787, also known as the ‘Dreamliner’, is the most commonly used aircraft in this category for long-haul flights.
The recent crash has raised concerns among passengers regarding the safety of the Dreamliner fleet. The DGCA has since intensified monitoring and inspections of Air India’s Boeing 787 operations as part of its regulatory oversight.
