
What brought down Boeing 787 in Ahmedabad? New report flags serious defects in aircraft long before crash
A US aviation safety group raised concerns about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed near Ahmedabad in June 2025, citing a long history of technical issues with the aircraft. The Foundation for Aviation Safety claims the plane had repeated electronics, wiring, and power faults during its 11-year service, referencing over 2,000 system failure reports. Boeing maintains the 787 is safe and reliable, while the official investigation into the crash, which killed 260 people, is ongoing.