Overview
- India’s regulator directed Air India to reinspect Ram Air Turbine stowage on 787s that recently had Power Conditioning Modules replaced and to review related D‑check work packages.
- DGCA asked Boeing for a detailed report on preventive measures and for records of similar uncommanded RAT deployments on 787s worldwide.
- On October 4, flight AI‑117 from Amritsar to Birmingham saw its RAT deploy on final approach, with the aircraft landing safely after crews reported normal electrical and hydraulic indications.
- On October 9, flight AI‑154 from Vienna diverted to Dubai after autopilot and other systems malfunctioned, according to the pilots’ federation, which Air India disputes.
- The Federation of Indian Pilots urged grounding and a special safety audit of Air India’s 787 fleet, while DGCA’s investigation continues without a fleet‑wide grounding pending Boeing’s and the airline’s findings.