Air India has grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner after a pilot signaled a possible defect in the fuel control switch. The airline announced that it has informed the Indian aviation regulator of the situation and is prioritizing the assessment of the pilot's concerns. Boeing has confirmed they are assisting Air India in reviewing the case. This grounding comes amid an investigation into last year's crash of another Air India aircraft of the same model, which tragically claimed 260 lives shortly after takeoff. The pilot raised concerns after the plane landed in Bengaluru, India, coming from London. While Air India did not provide specific details regarding the reported issue, the situation is under careful examination following earlier findings that the fuel control switch in its fleet showed no defects. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India had previously ordered investigations regarding such switches following the fatal incident.
Air India Grounds Boeing Jet Over Pilot's Safety Concerns
Air India Grounds Boeing Jet Over Pilot's Safety Concerns
After a pilot raised alarms about a potential fuel control switch defect, Air India has taken swift action by grounding one of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner jets, ensuring passenger safety remains a priority.
Air India has temporarily grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner following a possible defect reported by a pilot involving the aircraft's fuel control switch. The airline has reached out to India's aviation regulator and is communicating with Boeing for further investigation. This incident comes on the heels of a tragic crash involving a similar model, thus heightening safety scrutiny. Air India assures that prior inspections found no issues with the fuel switch mechanism, but they are treating this matter with high priority.
