Air India Boeing 787 Crash Raises Questions About Possible Engine Issues

Last Thursday, a Boeing 787-8 aircraft operated by Air India crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport in India.

This incident has raised suspicions about performance issues with GE Aerospace's GEnx-1B engine, prompting an investigation to determine the cause.

There have been no reports of severe weather conditions, and both pilots are known to be highly experienced.

Flight tracking data showed a slow climb after takeoff followed by a sudden descent, which aligns with the possibility of an engine failure.

Local media have also suggested the possibility of a bird strike on the engine, which typically causes a rapid drop in engine performance.

GE Aerospace has reportedly dispatched a technical team to assist with the investigation of the accident.

The aircraft was introduced in 2011 and had been in service for about 14 years with no reported serious issues before the accident.

Overall, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and GEnx engine have strong safety records, but this crash is expected to increase scrutiny on both for safety enhancement.

Some analysts believe that previous issues with the body joints or other parts of the 787 are unrelated to this accident.

The authorities conducting the investigation expect to release more detailed findings soon.