Pre-departure checks include fuel system, cabin air compressor, engine control, hydraulics, and takeoff parameters. Recurring flight control inspections and power assurance checks within two weeks are also required.

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed immediately after taking off from Ahmedabad airport today. Analysing the visuals, while it is too early to find a cause, experts say there seems to be a loss of thrust or lift.