Air India's Boeing 787 Fuel Switches Under Scrutiny: A Cautionary Approach

Air India is re-inspecting the fuel control switches of its Boeing 787 fleet following a recent malfunction and earlier crash. This safety measure comes as engineers escalate the issue to Boeing. Despite the precaution, no new issues have been reported so far from the inspections.

Air India has commenced thorough inspections of the fuel control switches across its Boeing 787 fleet. This action follows a malfunction incident during a London to Bengaluru flight, sources reveal.

Manish Uppal, Air India's Senior Vice President for Flight Operations, informed Boeing 787 pilots about the precautionary fleet-wide re-inspection, pending Boeing's evaluation. Currently, Air India operates 33 Boeing 787s.

While no new issues have emerged from the inspections, vigilance remains high following a past fatal accident linked to switch malfunction. Crew members are urged to report any irregularities immediately for safety assurance.

(With inputs from agencies.)