Overview

• Air India flight AI117 from Amritsar to Birmingham saw its Ram Air Turbine deploy during final approach on October 4 and landed safely with systems reported normal.
• The aircraft was initially grounded in the UK and the return flight AI114 to Delhi was cancelled, with alternative arrangements provided for passengers.
• DGCA officials said the RAT deployed around 400–500 feet on landing, the crew reported no related abnormalities, and a detailed investigation has been initiated.
• Boeing-recommended maintenance actions for uncommanded RAT deployment were completed with no faults observed, and the aircraft is being released back to service.
• The Federation of Indian Pilots urged comprehensive checks of all 787 electrical systems in India, citing an AHM-reported Bus Power Control Unit fault and the June AI171 crash under AAIB investigation.