Summary
India is asking its airlines to check fuel switches on some Boeing planes after a recent Air India crash. The plane maker and the U.S. aviation authority have said the switches are safe, but inspections are taking place as a precaution. Airlines around the world are also conducting checks on these switches.
Key Facts
- India wants airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing 787 and 737 planes after a deadly crash.
- The crash happened on June 12 and resulted in about 260 fatalities.
- The FAA had previously advised checking the fuel switch locks but did not require it.
- The early crash report showed no specific cause or blame but mentioned a question about fuel cut-off during the crash.
- Air India is inspecting its planes and found no problems with the switches so far.
- Some airlines worldwide have been checking these switches since 2018; others started after the recent crash.
- The Air India CEO stated that the crash report found no mechanical or maintenance issues.
- The Boeing 787-8 plane was on a flight to London from India when it crashed.
