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.
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
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
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).
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.
Singapore, February 2: Singapore Airshow 2026, organised and managed by Experia Events Pte Ltd, will take place from 3 to 8 February 2026 at the Changi Exhibition Centre, marking its 10th edition and 20 years of contribution to the global aerospace, defence and space sectors. The event arriv
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
Air India announced an order for 30 additional Boeing 737 aircraft, taking its total Boeing orders to 250. US Ambassador Sergio Gor welcomed the move, calling it a boost for bilateral ties, as the airline continues expanding and modernising its fleet.
Leading the charge, Air India expanded its massive order book by adding 30 fuel-efficient Boeing narrowbody aircraft, bringing its total commitment to 600 planes. Beyond hardware purchases, the airline signed a multi-year agreement with Boeing Global Services for a Component Services Program
The newly inducted Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 aircraft, bearing registration number VT-YBN, arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on January 29, 2026. The delivery flight departed from Seattle, United States, with stopovers at Keflavik, Iceland, and Larnaca, Cyprus, before co
India and South Asia's passenger air traffic will rise an average of 7% annually over the next 20 years, spurred by a growing middle class, economic growth and airport and connectivity investments, Boeing [NYSE: BA] said today.
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