Both Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders (EAFRs) have been recovered from the crash site, but there are concerns about potential damage from the subsequent fire that may hinder the extraction of vital data. Aviation expert Captain Kishore Chinta has remarked on the possibility of sending one set of recorders to the US for comparative analysis with data acquired domestically. Despite the recent inauguration of a new AAIB facility in Delhi, doubts remain regarding its operational capability for EAFR data recovery.
In related updates, Air India's chairman confirmed that while one engine of the ill-fated aircraft was new, the other had recently undergone its servicing. Increased safety measures have resulted in an extensive inspection of a significant portion of the airline's Boeing 787 fleet, leading to a voluntary reduction of flights on several international routes over the upcoming weeks to ensure thorough pre-flight checks.
In related updates, Air India's chairman confirmed that while one engine of the ill-fated aircraft was new, the other had recently undergone its servicing. Increased safety measures have resulted in an extensive inspection of a significant portion of the airline's Boeing 787 fleet, leading to a voluntary reduction of flights on several international routes over the upcoming weeks to ensure thorough pre-flight checks.
