U.S. Officials See No Immediate Safety Risk in Boeing 787 After Deadly Air India Crash

U.S. transportation officials said there is no immediate evidence requiring a halt to Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights following a fatal Air India crash in Ahmedabad, India, that claimed over 240 lives. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau addressed the incident at a press conference Thursday, confirming that both agencies are monitoring the situation closely.

Duffy noted that a joint investigation team from the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), with support from Boeing and GE Aerospace, will be dispatched to India to assist in the crash probe. He emphasized it is “way too premature” to draw conclusions based solely on circulating crash footage, warning against speculation.

The FAA is actively reviewing data in collaboration with Boeing and GE as part of a broader safety assessment. Duffy reassured the public that the U.S. government “will not hesitate to implement any safety recommendations that may arise” and will prioritize passenger safety at every step.

Rocheleau echoed the sentiment, stating that if any risks to Boeing 787 aircraft are identified during the investigation, the FAA will take immediate action to mitigate them. Duffy also confirmed that the FAA stands ready to allocate additional resources if needed to ensure a thorough review.

The crash involved an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, whose tail was seen lodged in a building after the incident. While investigations are ongoing, U.S. authorities stress that current evidence does not warrant grounding the 787 fleet.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner remains a critical part of global commercial aviation, and this tragedy places renewed focus on aircraft safety, investigative transparency, and swift international cooperation.