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FAA says no immediate plans to ground US Boeing 787 fleet after crash
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Sean Duffy United States Secretary of Transportation | U.S. Department of Transportation

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it is not currently planning to ground the United States' fleet of Boeing 787 aircraft following the crash of Air India Flight #171. The agency stated that it has not yet seen sufficient data to justify such an action but remains committed to ensuring the safety of US citizens based on available information from the accident.

A nationwide grounding of the Boeing 787 could create significant challenges for major US carriers, including United Airlines and American Airlines, which rely heavily on this aircraft for long-haul flights. While the cause of the crash remains unknown, it has brought renewed attention to Boeing's safety and quality control issues.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy explained that decisions should not be made solely based on video footage, as people are attempting to assess what happened through videos. He stated: "They have to get on the ground and take a look. But again right now it'd be way too premature. People are looking at videos and trying to assess what happened, which is never a strong, smart way to make decisions on what took place."

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The Air India Boeing 787-8 involved in the crash was bound for London Gatwick Airport when it crashed into a densely populated area shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft was 11 years old and had completed 700 flights in the year leading up to the incident.

Duffy emphasized that there is not enough evidence to justify grounding the Boeing 787 at this time as they work with teams from both Boeing and General Electric who have traveled to India to assist in the investigation. However, he reiterated that if necessary, the FAA will follow whatever facts emerge from the investigation and prioritize safety.

United Airlines operates one of the largest fleets of Boeing 787 Dreamliners globally, with 78 aircraft across all three variants: -8, -9, and -10. American Airlines also flies 63 Boeing 787s between its -8 and -9 variants. A potential grounding would significantly disrupt their operations due to these planes' critical role in their long-haul networks.

Alaska Air Group's subsidiary Hawaiian Airlines also operates some Dreamliners but not as many as United or American. Until more information is available regarding the Air India disaster, it's unclear what actions will be taken by FAA.

Boeing has faced ongoing scrutiny over its quality control and safety record following previous controversies like those surrounding its 737 MAX model. The current situation highlights continuing concerns about its manufacturing practices despite efforts by Boeing to increase output.

It may take some time before an official cause for this latest accident is determined; however, once identified regulators worldwide can act accordingly in order protect travelers' safety.

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