India's aviation authority ordered Air India to perform additional maintenance actions on its Boeing 787 fleet following a deadly crash in Ahmedabad that killed over 240 people.
The crash investigation focuses on the aircraft's engines, flaps, and landing gear. One of the black boxes, the flight data recorder, has been found.
There is no current grounding of Air India's Boeing 787 flights, despite speculation to that effect.
A sole survivor, a British man, reported flickering lights before the crash occurred.
Boeing experts and officials from the UK and US are assisting in the investigation.
Families of victims are advised against accepting early compensation settlements before the investigation concludes.
Air India will pay compensation to families in accordance with the Montreal Convention.
The crash also affected a medical college, with casualties reported among students and staff.
Investigations are ongoing to identify bodies and determine the precise cause of the crash.
There were speculations of possible issues with the 787's engines or other mechanical failures. Further findings from black boxes are anticipated.
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