The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is a mid-size, fuel-efficient and twin-engine wide-body jet known for its comfort features like large dimmable windows and lower cabin altitude.
Ahmedabad plane crash: In a tragic incident on Thursday afternoon, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to London crashed minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad airport. Carrying 242 passengers onboard, the plane crashed 5 minutes after it took off from the airport, raising loads of questions on the safety and security of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. Here are all the details you need to know about the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft that crashed in Ahmedabad.
About Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Aircraft
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is a mid-size, fuel-efficient and twin-engine wide-body jet known for its comfort features like large dimmable windows and lower cabin altitude. The aircraft is made with 50% carbon fiber-reinforced polymer. Giving seats to around 242 passengers, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has a range of 7,305 nautical miles, with major airlines like Air India, British Airways, and American Airlines operating it.
Boeing shares plunge over 6 pc after crash
Shares of Boeing fell sharply in pre-market trading on Thursday, dropping over 6 per cent after an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed in Ahmedabad. As of 3.31 p.m. IST, Boeing shares were down by 6.42 per cent in pre-market trading, at $196.51. On Wednesday, the stock had closed 0.80 per cent lower at $214.
Boeing is a US-based multinational company that designs, manufactures, and sells aeroplanes, helicopters, rockets, satellites, and missiles across the globe.
Air India’s flight AI171 crashes in Ahmedabad, airline shares update
Air India’s London-bound Flight AI171 with over 200 passengers aboard crashed near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, said the airline. Officials are yet to release any official information about the casualties or the reason behind the crash.
“There is no confirmed cause of the crash at this stage. A detailed inquiry has been initiated,” a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) spokesperson said, adding that all relevant agencies are being involved in the probe.
“Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details,” Air India said, sharing an update on its X handle.
(Inputs from agencies)
