Boeing 787 Dreamliner under scrutiny after Air India tragedy

U.S. planemaker Boeing is back in the spotlight as investigators probe the cause of yesterday’s Air India plane crash that killed more than 290 people in the world’s worst aviation disaster in a decade.

The Indian government is reportedly considering grounding the airline’s entire Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet as a precaution while the cause of the disaster is determined.

While multiple avenues of investigation are open, early inquiries are considering whether the aircraft suffered a reduction or loss of engine thrust, The Wall Street Journal reports.

The crash complicates Boeing’s turnaround efforts under new Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg, just days after the company reported a healthy May order book and ahead of the crucial Paris Air Show next week.

There are more than 1,100 Dreamliners in service around the world and just last month Boeing celebrated carrying its billionth customer on the model, which has so far had a good safety record. Boeing shares fell by almost 5% on Thursday.