Air India is modifying certain Boeing 787 Dreamliners following an FAA directive related to a potential door assist handle issue. According to reporting from Business Line and NDTV, the FAA issued the directive earlier in the month for specific 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft models after reports that door assist handles could pull loose from their lower attachment point on the doorway support bracket during pre-flight checks. The concern is that the detachment of the handle could lead to injuries for passengers, crew, or maintenance personnel when the aircraft doors are opened. The sources state that the modifications are intended to address the possible attachment problem identified by the FAA. While details of the exact repair or replacement steps are not provided in the excerpts, the coverage indicates that Air India’s actions are in response to the regulator’s safety requirement and apply to the affected Dreamliner variants. The FAA’s directive frames the issue as a safety concern that needs corrective action before continued operation of the relevant aircraft configurations.