Grounded 787’s fuel control switch lock satisfactory: Govt The first grounding occurred on Feb 1 after a malfunction was registered by the crew of B787 (VT-ANX) during engine start to operate flight AI-132 from London to Bengaluru. The incident was critical as the fuel control switch locking mechanism has been at the centre of the investigation into the June 12 Air India Ahmedabad crash. #Air_India #fuel_control #control_switch #lock_satisfactory #operate_flight #grounding_occurred #engine_start #switch_lock #India_Ahmedabad #VT-ANX
Air India grounds a Dreamliner after pilot reports 'possible defect' in fuel control switch on landing in Bengaluru from London Air India has grounded a Boeing 787 Dreamliner after its crew reported a fuel control switch issue post-landing. This follows a 2025 crash where a similar switch malfunction led to engine failure. The airline is investigating with the manufacturer, while aviation regulators are also probing the incident, raising safety concerns. #India #Air_India #London_Air #fuel_control #India_grounds #control_switch #pilot_reports #issue_post-landing #crew_reported #Dreamliner
