3 Dreamliner Glitches in 24 Hours For India Bound Flights, What's Wrong?

Three Boeing 787 Dreamliners, each flying to or from India, were reported to have experienced technical issues over 24 hours in separate incidents, raising new concerns about the mechanical health and safety of the aircraft.

The incidents occurred on Air India and Vistara, two of India's largest airlines, which both operate Boeing's popular 787 Dreamliner jets. R. Shivshankar, an aviation journalist, was the first to report the news on X (formerly Twitter), prompting a vigorous debate about the reliability of aircraft and the role of regulators.

GLITCHES ON 3 DREAMLINERS BOUND FOR INDIA IN LAST 24 HOURS!

1. LONDON - CHENNAI OPERATED BY BA
2. HONK KONG - DELHI OPERATED BY AI
3. ZURICH - DELHI OPERATED BY AI

Footage purportedly of London-Chennai BA 787 dumping fuel below pic.twitter.com/Ctr0N0MJlv

— Rahul Shivshankar (@RShivshankar) June 16, 2025

3 Dreamliner snags in 24 hrs: 2 in Air India, 1 in Vistara. All bound to/from India. So, who's checking up on Boeing's artistry and the DGCA's decision?

What Happened? A Quick Breakdown

Air India Flight AI 187 (Toronto-Delhi)

The flight had to return to Toronto immediately after takeoff because a pressurization system had failed, a potential safety concern that could have affected the amount of oxygen in the cabin.

Air India Flight AI 183 (Delhi to San Francisco)

This ultra-long flight was delayed for several hours due to a technical glitch detected in the plane while it was being prepared for departure. Engineers mentioned a "fault indication" on the primary display systems.

Vistara Flight UK 18 (Frankfurt to Delhi)

Compounding this issue, the plane was threatened with an engine sensor indication in the air, forcing pilots to land and cruise at a lower altitude as a precaution.

Is It Just Bad Luck or a Pattern?

Three major incidents on the same day can't be dismissed as a coincidence. Experts say that while Boeing's 787 Dreamliner has a reputation for fuel efficiency and high technology, its record has been marred by battery fires, software bugs, and sensor malfunctions since its introduction.

"It is not only an aircraft issue, it is also an error of maintenance and regulatory oversight — particularly the (Directorate General of Civil Aviation — DGCA) enforcement," said aviation safety expert, Kausik Ghosh.

What's the Way Forward?

Both airlines have been questioned by the Directorate General of Civil AviationC(A) f)r comprehensive reports on the incidents. There are demands from passengers and appeals from aviation insiders to the government to conduct a fleet-wide audit of all Dreamliners operating in India.

Until then, the question remains: how many warnings will we need before taking action?