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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Boeing aircraft under scanner: DGCA orders urgent fuel switch lock checks after shocking Air India crash findings
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has instructed all airlines operating certain Boeing aircraft to complete checks on fuel control switch locking mechanisms by July 21. This directive comes in response to international and domestic carriers initiating similar inspections following a recent Air India crash. Global action follows Air India crash probe The preliminary findings from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the June crash of an Air India Boeing 787 have led to renewed attention on the locking mechanism of fuel control switches. Although US regulators and Boeing maintain that the design is safe, global carriers, including Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines, have already begun reviewing the system. In India, DGCA has now made it mandatory for airlines to inspect Boeing 787s and selected 737 variants, such as those operated by Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet. These inspections must be completed by July 21, 2025, and the reports submitted to the aviation authority. 🚨🇮🇳#BREAKING | NEWS ⚠️ apparently the fuel cut off switches were flipped 'from run to cutoff 'just after takeoff starving the engines of fuel causing the Air India plane to crash 1 pilot can be heard asking the other' why he shut off the fuel' WSJ report FAA bulletin from 2018 triggered the inspection timeline The DGCA's directive refers to a 2018 bulletin issued by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which discussed the potential disengagement of the fuel control switch locking feature on various Boeing aircraft models—including 717, 737, 747, 757, 767, 787, MD-11, and MD-90-30 series planes. According to the DGCA, 'Strict adherence to the timeline is essential to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of operations.' Airlines have been asked to share their inspection plans and submit final compliance reports once the checks are done. Key safety questions after Air India crash The Air India Dreamliner that crashed in June had its fuel control switches moved to the 'cutoff' position shortly after takeoff, which led to both engines shutting down. The AAIB report confirmed that this movement caused the aircraft to lose thrust and eventually crash. The incident has prompted investigators to look deeper into whether the fuel switches were accidentally moved by the pilots or failed due to another reason. Modern aircraft like the Boeing 787 are designed with built-in safeguards—metal locks and guards—around the fuel switches to prevent such accidental activation. These design changes were implemented based on past incidents involving older Boeing models. Air India had replaced the throttle control module (which includes the fuel switches) on the crashed aircraft twice—once in 2019 and again in 2023—as per Boeing's maintenance schedule. Though the FAA's 2018 advisory was based on issues in smaller 737 models and had no direct link to the 787, Air India told investigators it had not acted on it since the advisory wasn't mandatory.
News18
2 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
Air India Flight Crash: Aviation Regulator Orders Fuel Control Inspection Of Boeing, Other Planes
Last Updated: The inspection is mandatory and should be completed by July 21, the DGCA said Air India Flight Crash: India's aviation regulator has ordered an inspection of the Fuel Control system of Boeing and other aircraft operating in the country. The move by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) came after a 15-page preliminary report on the Air India plane crash on June 12, which killed 260 people, revealed that the switches supplying fuel to the aircraft's engines were turned off within a span of one second after take-off—one of the key factors behind the tragedy. The inspection is mandatory and should be completed by July 21, the DGCA said. The aircraft models to be inspected include a wide range of Boeing planes such as the 737, 747, 757, 767, 777, and 787, along with older models like the 717 and 727, as well as some McDonnell Douglas aircraft (MD-11 and MD-90 series). Many Indian carriers operate these aircraft in their fleets. The Ahmedabad crash was the first time that Boeing's best-selling Dreamliner suffered a fatal accident resulting in hull loss. What Is Fuel Switch? How Does It Work? On June 12, the London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner began to lose thrust almost immediately after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport and ploughed into a medical college hostel, killing all but one of the 242 onboard and another 19 on ground in the deadliest aviation accident in a decade. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's (AAIB) preliminary probe report on the fatal Air India plane accident has put the spotlight on the fuel switches of the crashed Boeing 787-8 and the confusion among the two pilots over the switches being cut off. Fuel switches regulate the flow of fuel into an aircraft's engines. The switch has two positions — 'RUN' and 'CUT OFF' — and are used to start or shut down engines. According to a veteran pilot, the position of a fuel switch cannot be changed accidentally and there is a procedure in place. The fuel switches are generally guarded with brackets so that there are no accidental movements. The switches have to be first pulled up before changing their position, the pilot said. In a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the fuel switches are located under the thrust levers. In the case of the ill-fated AI 171 flight, the fuel switches to the two engines of the aircraft were cut off within a gap of one second and later, they were switched on. (with PTI inputs) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Star
06-07-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Kanlaon Volcano's unrest affects over 94,000 individuals – Department of Social Welfare and Development
A vehicle has been stuck in lahar that affected a road in Sitio Tamburong in Barangay Biak-na-bato, La Castellana town in Negros Occidental. Heavy rains on Friday night, May 23, 2025, triggered a lahar flow after rainwater mixed with the volcanic ash from recent eruptions of Kanlaon Volcano. - Photo: MJ Guardiano MANILA: Over 94,000 individuals have been affected by the continued unrest of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In the 6.20am Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Centre (Dromic) report on Sunday (July 6), the DSWD said it recorded a total of 94,228 persons affected, residing across 30 barangays nationwide. Of the total, 5,940 individuals are staying in evacuation centers, while 10,621 have taken shelter elsewhere. The ongoing unrest of the volcano also caused partial damage to 5,031 houses. In response, the DSWD has distributed a total of P192,717,635 worth of humanitarian assistance. According to its 8am bulletin, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported 10 volcanic earthquakes recorded at Mt. Kanlaon. The volcano also emitted 1,590 tons of sulfur dioxide on Saturday, July 5, with plumes reaching up to 650 meters high. Kanlaon remains under Alert Level 3, indicating magmatic unrest. Phivolcs recommended the evacuation of all residents within a six-kilometer radius of the volcano's summit. The agency also warned that flying aircraft near the volcano is prohibited. Residents were cautioned about potential hazards such as sudden explosive eruptions, lava flows, ash fall, rockfall, lahar during heavy rains, and pyroclastic flows. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local credit union launches home buying discount
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – 7 17 Credit Union, headquartered in Warren, has launched another affordable housing program in the form of discounts for employees and partner businesses. The credit union announced Tuesday that it is offering mortgage rate discounts and waiving origination and other loan fees for those affiliated with 7 17. Different offers are being made available to 7 17 employees and also to employees of partner businesses. Current 7 17 Credit Union employees can receive a 1% mortgage rate discount for a home purchase anywhere in Trumbull County and a 2% rate discount for a home purchased specifically in the city of Warren. In addition, for employees buying in Warren, 7 17 Credit Union will waive fees for application, loan origination, credit report, processing and documents, appraisal, and title insurance. 7 17 Workplace Partners can also receive the same mortgage fee waivers as those buying in the city of Warren. The savings could amount to about $3,500 on the purchase of a $130,000 home. Credit union leaders said they adopted the programs in response to recommendations from the Eastgate Council of Regional Government's Housing Study, which called on employers to play a more active role in addressing the region's housing challenges. In May, the City of Youngstown teamed up with 717 Credit Union to tackle affordable housing. The two-pronged program offers grants and loans to qualifying homeowners up to $10,000 at a 1% interest rate for exterior improvements like painting, window replacements and siding. It also provides help for landlords of up to $50,000 to get their properties up to code. 717 says they expect the Youngstown Affordable Loan program to begin sometime this summer. Jon Rudder contributed to this report Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sarawak state assembly approves two supplementary supply bills
KUCHING: The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed two Supplementary Supply Bills involving a total of RM391,429,717 for additional expenditure that was not covered in previous allocations. The bills, tabled by Sarawak Deputy Premier and Second Minister for Finance and New Economy Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, were the Supplementary Supply (2024) Bill involving an allocation of RM153,769,197 and the Supplementary Supply (2025) Bill for RM237,660,520. According to Uggah, the Supplementary Supply (2024) is to meet the cost of various services incurred by various Ministries and Departments for which funds were not provided for or insufficiently provided for in the 2024 estimates. Meanwhile, he said the Supplementary Supply (2025) seeks additional expenditure, among others, a total sum of RM100,000,000 required by the Department of the Premier of Sarawak to cater for rental of air-chartered services due to increased activities. 'A total sum of RM72,264,000 is required by the Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development to cater for a special Pocket Money Initiative at RM1,200 per Sarawakian student pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in higher education institutions throughout Malaysia. 'A total sum of RM62,271,138 is required by the following Ministries and Departments to cover payment for special monthly allowance, Bantuan Insentif Sara Hidup, to all Sarawak Civil Servants effective January 2025,' he added.
