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Air India plane crash: How do Dreamliner's safety systems work? Closer look at key warning systems

IndiaTimes Friday, 13 June 2025
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner tragically crashed near Ahmedabad, marking the model's first fatal incident and raising safety concerns. The crash revives memories of past battery issues that grounded the fleet in 2013. Despite a strong safety record and numerous warning systems, this event casts a shadow over the Dreamliner's reputation.
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