Air India Under Scrutiny for Potential Fuel-Switch Defect

Air India announced an ongoing investigation to determine whether its crew adhered to all compliance procedures during a flight from London to India on a Boeing jet, which later encountered a suspected fuel-switch defect. The plane was grounded upon arrival in India as a precautionary measure.

According to Reuters, the UK aviation authorities have demanded a detailed maintenance report from Air India by next week to avoid regulatory action against the carrier and its fleet of 33 Boeing 787s. Initial reports revealed that pilots noticed the fuel control switch did not consistently stay latched during pre-flight checks but remained stable on a third attempt.

The incident has raised concerns due to its potential implications. After last year's crash involving a Dreamliner in Gujarat, fuel switch issues have been closely monitored. Air India insists the safety of its passengers and crew is paramount, and is working with Indian and UK authorities to ensure such incidents do not recur.