Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-39
Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-39
INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 17TH JULY 2025.
1. Under scanner: Tech snag hours before crash
The fatal crash of an Air India Express Boeing 737 in Kochi has come under deeper scrutiny after it emerged that the aircraft experienced a major technical fault just hours before the incident. A central focus is on a vital switch that can disengage the autopilot without pilot command. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is probing whether this disengagement contributed to the pilots losing control. Experts suggest such a malfunction, if uncommanded and undetected, could mislead pilots into believing the aircraft was still on autopilot. The airline had previously flagged a snag in the control column, but the aircraft was cleared for takeoff. The event raises concerns over safety protocols, the quality of inspections post-repairs, and the transparency of reporti
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