A Delhi-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner flight was forced to turn back to Hong Kong on Monday after the pilot reported technical issues mid-air. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

In a significant move following the deadly crash of Air India flight AI 171 on June 12, the airline has cancelled six international services operated by Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners. The cancellations come amid intensified scrutiny of Boeing’s Dreamliner fleet and rising technical concerns.

The Turkish government has denied reports claiming that Turkish Technic carried out maintenance on the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed after take-off from Ahmedabad. The clarification follows online speculation about possible technical lapses.