🎙️ Episode Title: Final Safeguard: The Boeing 787 RAT and the AI171 Emergency
Description:
In this episode, we dive into the rarely discussed but mission-critical Ram Air Turbine (RAT) system aboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with a special focus on the Air India Flight 171 (AI171) emergency that unfolded in June 2025.
Lynn Frederick Dsouza—aviation expert, strategic foresight consultant, and founder of ESPIRIDI LLP—breaks down:
What the RAT is and how it functions as the last line of defense during catastrophic system failure.
Why AI171’s low-altitude RAT deployment exposed a dangerous limitation in even the most advanced aircraft.
The importance of reimagining emergency systems with AI, predictive maintenance, and adaptive redundancy.
This isn't just about flight safety—it's a call for future-proofing aviation architecture through intelligent, resilient systems.
🎧 Tune in to explore how we can turn post-incident analysis into proactive innovation in the cockpit and beyond.
For more information please contact: Lynn Frederick Dsouza, Founder & Director - ESPIRIDI, Email: lynn.dsouza@espiridi.com or visit espiridi.com
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