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Air India Boeing 787 Makes Emergency Diversion to Dubai After Autopilot Malfunction

An Air India Boeing 787 en route from Mumbai to London made an emergency diversion to Dubai after its autopilot system malfunctioned mid-flight. All 240 passengers and 14 crew members landed safely. The DGCA has grounded the aircraft for inspection, while the airline offers compensation and rebooking. The incident raises renewed scrutiny on Air India’s fleet maintenance post-privatization.

Hawaiian Airlines Flight 1 Faces Double Diversion Drama Over Pacific

Hawaiian Airlines Flight 1, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, experienced an unusual double diversion on July 20, 2025, returning to Los Angeles twice en route to Honolulu. The cause of the disruptions remains unknown, raising questions about the aircraft’s reliability. While passengers await answers, the airline continues to emphasize safety and its longstanding record of dependable service.