Overview

• Air India flight AI117 from Amritsar landed safely in Birmingham after the backup Ram Air Turbine deployed during final approach, with electrical and hydraulic readings normal, the airline said.
• The Boeing 787-8, registration VT-ANO, was grounded for inspection and the return service AI114 to Delhi was cancelled, with passengers re-accommodated.
• A DGCA official said the RAT deployed around 400 feet on approach, pilots reported no related abnormality, Boeing-recommended maintenance actions found no discrepancies, and the aircraft is being released for service.
• The Federation of Indian Pilots urged DGCA to order comprehensive electrical-system checks across all 787s in India, citing an Aircraft Health Monitoring alert pointing to a possible Bus Power Control Unit fault.
• The incident renews scrutiny linked to the June 12 Ahmedabad crash of an Air India 787 in which the RAT also deployed, with the AAIB inquiry continuing and some safety experts calling for caution on 787 operations.