New evidence points to ‘extremely rare’ dual engine failure as cause of crash - India has ordered all Boeing 787s being operated by local carriers to be inspected

The crash brought Boeing’s safety record back under the scanner. Experts added that this could trigger deeper global regulatory scrutiny of Boeing’s production and maintenance standards.

Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 carrying 242 people, crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad on its way to London.

The aircraft, Air India flight AI-171, took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon and crashed shortly after in the Meghaninagar area. The plane burst into flames upon impact. Fire and rescue teams were immediately dispatched to douse the blaze, confirmed fire officer Jayesh Khadia.

Indian authorities have started handing over remains of the victims of one of India's worst aviation disasters after identifying some through DNA tests.

The Air India flight fell from the sky on Thursday and killed at least 270 people in Gujarat state, officials said Saturday.