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Why is Dreamliner’s fuel system under watch?
What happened on a recent Air India flight? Why are certain fuel control switches malfunctioning? Weren’t precautionary checks undertaken after the Ahmedabad mishap in June last year? What is the risk it poses to the engine when switches are faulty?
Air India had to immediately ground one Boeing 787 after the incident in London • A faulty fuel supply switch repeatedly moved to the off position by itself • This defect confirms the technical cause of the tragic crash and the innocence of the deceased pilots
UK regulator seeks answers from Air India for Boeing 787 Dreamliner - TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism
The U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has asked Air India to explain how a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, later grounded in India for safety checks, was allowed to depart London on February 1, 2026, despite concerns over a potentially faulty fuel control switch. The issue has raised fresh questions around aircraft airworthiness and regulatory compliance. In a letter dated February 3, 2026, the CAA warned Air India that regulatory action could be taken…
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