As AI 171 probe focuses on fuel control switches, Etihad orders inspection of switches’ locking mechanism on its Boeing 787 fleet

Airlines scramble to check Boeing jets after investigation reveals potential reason for Air India plane crash

International airlines from South Korea and India are preparing to inspect its Boeing fleets following findings from the Air India crash investigation.

India orders its airlines to examine fuel switches on some Boeing models

South Korea will take similar measure as scrutiny of fuel switch locks intensifies

As AI 171 probe focuses on fuel control switches, Etihad orders inspection of switches’ locking mechanism on its Boeing 787 fleet

Other airlines and countries could also order similar checks. A report by news agency Reuters said that South Korea’s transport ministry is also preparing to order all airlines in the country that operate Boeing jets to examine fuel switches.

Etihad, South Korea order fuel control switch checks after Air India crash

The development comes right after the release of the preliminary report which analysed the possible causes of the Air India flight crash.

Etihad's big order to pilots on fuel switches as Air India crash probe deepens, Korea plans similar move

Air India crash: Airlines check fuel locking mechanism in Boeing 787 aircraft

New Delhi, July 14, 2025 After the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s (AAIB) preliminary report into the fatal Air India crash was made public last week, airlines have started checking the locking mechanism in the fuel switches of Boeing 787 aircraft. The initial report into the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad mentioned about fuel cut-off to both engines shortly after take-off, leading to the deadly crash. Experts have already said the …