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Air India plane crash: Boeing, a whistleblower, and his 'gap' warning - 'That’s not how you build aircraft'

IndiaTimes Thursday, 12 June 2025
Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing all 242 onboard. The tragedy has brought renewed attention to whistleblower Sam Salehpour's 2024 warnings about structural flaws in the 787 Dreamliner. Salehpour alleged shortcuts in manufacturing could lead to catastrophic failure. Boeing has refuted these claims, stating the aircraft is safe.
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News video: Air India CRASH Is FIRST Dreamliner Fatality Since 2009 | Disaster KILLS 240 Near Ahmedabad

Air India CRASH Is FIRST Dreamliner Fatality Since 2009 | Disaster KILLS 240 Near Ahmedabad 02:46

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, marking the first fatal accident involving this flagship long-haul aircraft. The doomed flight had 242 people onboard, including foreign nationals. Designed for fuel efficiency and long-range travel, the 787-8 has...

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