indiaUpdated: Aug 30, 2020 12:30 ISTThe country’s aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is in touch with Boeing after the aircraft-maker asked three international airlines to pull back eight of their B787 (Dreamliner) aircraft on discovering manufacturing defects. Currently, India has 28 operational B787 aircraft (27 with Air India and one with Vistara). Arun Kumar, director-general, DGCA, said, “We are in touch with them, if need be suitable action will be taken (sic).”As per latest information, the eight Boeing 787 aircraft belonged to Air Canada, United Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Former defence pilot and aviation expert Vipul Saxena said the aft fuselage portion – called aft pressure bulkhead – that carries the load of rear passengers is made of lightweight or composite material. Also read: Pitching for Made in India toys, PM Modi discusses Aatma Nirbhar plan in Mann Ki Baat“It (aft fuselage portion) helps an aircraft aerodynamically, and is usually made by third party manufacturers.

Source: Hindustan Times August 30, 2020 06:57 UTC