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UAE Moments
2 days ago
- Business
- UAE Moments
Air India Finds No Faults in Boeing 787 and 737 Fuel Control Switches
Air India has confirmed that all fuel control switch locking mechanisms on its Boeing 787 and 737 aircraft are functioning properly, following a round of precautionary inspections sparked by safety concerns. The airline said the checks, which began voluntarily on July 12, revealed no faults or irregularities across its fleet. India's aviation regulator later directed all domestic airlines to follow suit, triggering similar inspections by international carriers and regulators. The inspections come as investigators continue to examine the deadly Air India crash that killed 241 of the 242 people onboard, along with 19 others on the ground. The focus of the probe has zeroed in on the fuel control switches of the Boeing 787 jetliner. These switches manage fuel flow to the engines and allow pilots to shut them off during ground operations or inflight emergencies. A preliminary report released earlier this month by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) noted the switches flipped from 'run' to 'cutoff' shortly after takeoff, leading to engine failure. The AAIB has stated, however, that it's too early to reach final conclusions. Citing past documentation, the report referenced a 2018 FAA advisory that urged operators of multiple Boeing aircraft, including the 787, to inspect fuel switch locking mechanisms to avoid accidental movements. Although Reuters reported that a cockpit recording suggested the captain may have cut fuel to the engines, the AAIB emphasized that the investigation is still ongoing and a final report is expected within a year. Despite the broader probe, Air India maintains that its aircraft are safe. The airline uses Boeing 787s for its long-haul international routes and 737s through its low-cost subsidiary, Air India Express. Meanwhile, both Boeing and the FAA have reassured operators that the fuel switch locks remain safe, according to internal communications cited by Reuters.
Arab News
22-06-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Air India cuts narrowbody jet routes, suspends international flights after deadly crash
NEW DELHI: Air India said on Sunday it is temporarily reducing less than 5 percent of its narrowbody jet routes for 'operational stability,' its second such reduction following a plane crash earlier this month that killed all but one of the 242 people on board. The airline, reeling from the deadliest crash in decades, said in a post on X that the cuts will strengthen its network-wide operational stability. Two daily flights from India to Singapore will be suspended along with disruptions on 19 domestic routes until July 15, it said. On June 18, the airline cut international operations on its widebody aircraft by 15 percent, citing ongoing safety inspections and operational disruptions.
Khaleej Times
20-06-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai-India travel: Air India cancels multiple domestic and international flights
A number of Air India flights, including two from Dubai to India, have been cancelled due to enhanced maintenance and operational reasons, the airline said. Flights AI906 from Dubai to Chennai and AI2204 from Dubai to Hyderabad are among the cancelled international flights, reported ANI. Other sectors cancelled include AI308 from Delhi to Melbourne, domestic flights AI874 from Pune to Delhi; AI456 from Ahmedabad to Delhi; AI-2872 from Hyderabad to Mumbai and AI571 from Chennai to Mumbai. Air Indiaâ��s international flights AI906 from Dubai to Chennai; AI308 from Delhi to Melbourne; AI309 from Melbourne to Delhi; AI2204 from Dubai to Hyderabad and domestic flights AI874 from Pune to Delhi; AI456 from Ahmedabad to Delhi; AI-2872 from Hyderabad to Mumbai and AI571â�¦ — ANI (@ANI) June 20, 2025 Air India said on Wednesday, June 18 it will cut international operations on its widebody aircraft by 15% for the next few weeks, citing ongoing safety inspections and operational disruptions following last week's deadly crash of one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Authorities continue to investigate the crash of flight AI171, which killed 241 people and marked the world's deadliest aviation disaster in a decade. The airline said in a statement that inspections had been completed on 26 of its 33 Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft, and those 26 have been cleared for service. The cuts, effective until at least mid-July, were being implemented "to ensure stability of operations, better efficiency and minimise inconvenience to passengers," the Tata Group-owned airline said. Flight AI171, bound for London's Gatwick Airport, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing all but one on board and about 30 people on the ground.
Bloomberg
18-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Air India Cuts Foreign Widebody Flights by 15% After Crash
By Updated on Save Air India is reducing its international service using widebody planes by 15% as the nation's flag carrier grapples with the fallout from a fatal Boeing Co. 787 crash last week and an Israel-Iran clash in the Middle East. The cuts will be rolled out through June 20 and will continue until at least mid-July, the carrier said in a press release on Wednesday. The airline also said it would undertake one-time safety inspections across its Boeing 777 fleet as 'a matter of added precaution.'
CNA
16-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - More safety spot checks at high-risk workplaces
CNA938 Rewind Play The growing number of workplace deaths in Singapore have prompted the authorities to ramp up inspections in certain 'high-risk sectors', urging companies to carry out a voluntary safety timeout. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng spoke with Fong Kim Choy, Deputy President, National Safety Council Singapore on the country's progress in improving workplace safety and discuss what it would take to bring it down to zero.
