Boeing 787 Ahmedabad Crash: Report Flags Long History of Defects

• A US aviation safety group, Foundation for Aviation Safety (FAS), alleges the crashed Boeing 787 Dreamliner VT-ANB had a long history of technical problems.
• The June 12, 2025 crash near Ahmedabad killed 260 people shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
• FAS claims the aircraft experienced system malfunctions, electronics and software faults, wiring damage, and power losses throughout its 11-year service life.
• A serious incident cited was a fire in the P100 power distribution panel in January 2022 during a descent into Frankfurt Airport.
• Boeing maintains the 787 is safe, while India's AAIB noted preliminary findings of fuel control switches moved to 'cut-off' after takeoff.

Why It Matters: New report suggests the Boeing 787 that crashed in Ahmedabad had a long history of serious technical defects.