Air India Finds No Issues with Boeing 787 Fuel Control Switches After Inspection
Air India has completed its inspection of the fuel control switches on its Boeing 787 aircraft without detecting any anomalies, according to a report by Indian media outlet NDTV on Wednesday, citing an official directly familiar with the process. The review was conducted following a direct order issued by India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
A Tragedy That Intensified International Scrutiny
The trigger for this measure was last month’s accident, when an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London experienced a critical loss of power shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. According to the preliminary report released last week, the fuel switches moved almost simultaneously from the operational position to “cutoff,” causing a loss of thrust and the subsequent crash of the aircraft. The accident claimed the lives of 260 people, making it the deadliest aviation disaster worldwide in the past decade.
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Inspection Order Extended to Multiple Boeing Models
India’s aviation regulator, the DGCA, issued the inspection order for several Boeing models, including the 787 and 737, requiring domestic airlines to examine the fuel switch locks. The decision came after multiple carriers, both Indian and international, began conducting their own safety checks.
International Response: South Korea Joins In
The day after India’s announcement, South Korea also instructed its airlines to perform similar inspections, further increasing pressure on Boeing as authorities worldwide seek clarity on the functionality and safety of these systems in commercial aircraft.
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