Air India grounds Boeing jet after pilot flags possible fuel control switch defect
Summary
Air India has grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner because a pilot reported a possible problem with the fuel control switch. The company is working with Boeing and has informed India's aviation authority about the issue. This follows an ongoing investigation of a crash involving a similar Air India plane last year.Key Facts
- Air India grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner due to a possible issue with the fuel control switch.
- The pilot raised concerns after a flight from London landed in Bengaluru.
- Air India has informed India's aviation regulator and is checking the issue urgently.
- Boeing is assisting Air India with the investigation.
- There is an ongoing investigation into a similar model's crash last June, which killed 260 people.
- The previous crash involved engines shutting down shortly after takeoff when fuel switches moved unexpectedly.
- India's aviation regulator checked fuel switches on Boeing planes after the crash but found no problems.
- Air India confirmed that inspections of its Boeing 787 fleet showed no issues with the switches.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
