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Air India initiates full & final settlement process in AI-171 plane crash
Updated : 4 weeks, 1 day ago IST
The airline has already provided initial interim payments of ₹25 lakh to the families of the deceased. Additionally, the process for ex-gratia payments of ₹1 crore per deceased family, funded through the AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust established by the Tata Group, is currently underwa
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UK aviation regulator seeks explanation from Air India over Boeing 787 fue
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
UK aviation authorities have sought an explanation from Air India after a Boeing 787 flew from London despite a reported fuel switch issue. The aircraft was later grounded in India. Air India completed fleet checks, while regulators and pilot bodies called for further investigation.
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Air India completes inspection of fuel control switches on all Boeing 787
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Amid safety checks, Air India has completed inspections of fuel control switches on all its Boeing 787 aircraft, sources said on Wednesday, after a pilot flagged a possible defect, prompting the grounding of a Dreamliner earlier this week.
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"Incorrect application" of force caused fuel switch to move from RUN to CU
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
"Both left and right switches were checked and found satisfactory, with the locking tooth/pawl fully seated and not slipping from RUN to CUTOFF. When full force was applied parallel to the base plate, the switch remained secure. However, applying external force in an incorrect direction c
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Air India Boeing 787 to undergo fuel control module replacement; component
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Air India will replace a specific component on one of its Boeing 787 aircraft after an issue was identified with the part, sources said.
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Air India begins inspection of fuel control switches of its Boeing 787 fle
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Air India, a Tata Airline, on Tuesday began inspecting fuel control switches across its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet after a pilot reported a possible defect in a fuel control switch yesterday.
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Third uncommanded fuel control switch movement reported on Boeing 787 airc
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
President of the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), Captain CS Randhawa, on Monday urged the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to immediately investigate potential electrical faults in Boeing 787 aircraft, citing repeated in
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All B-787 must be grounded, checked for electrical faults: FIP President C
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Speaking on the issue, Randhawa said, "From day one after the AI-171 crash, we have been insisting that all B-787s be checked for electrical systems. We have gone on record in the media and written letters to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and the DGCA that fuel control switches ma
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Safety Matters Foundation calls for transparent investigation after Boeing
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The Safety Matters Foundation (SMF) has called for transparent investigation after "Boeing 787 fuel safety incident", saying the incident is especially alarming as it mirrors a known risk previously identified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Air India Pilot reports possible defect in fuel control switch in Boeing 7
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
An Air India spokesperson said that one of its pilots has reported a possible defect on the fuel control switch of a Boeing 787-8 aircraft and the matter has been communicated to DGCA, the country's aviation regulator.
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Air India resumes direct Shanghai-New Delhi flights after nearly six years
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The Consulate General of India in Shanghai, under the leadership of Consul General Pratik Mathur, warmly welcomed the resumption of Air India's direct flight services between Shanghai and New Delhi, marking a major step forward in restoring people-to-people, business and institutional con
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This year is a real year of transformation for Air India: CEO Campbell Wil
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
This year is a real year of transformation for Air India, said Air India CEO Campbell Wilson, speaking to ANI at Wings India 2026. He highlighted that the airline is entering a pivotal phase with the introduction of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, specifically designed and built for th
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