General · 3 February 2026
Air India grounds Boeing 787 after pilot flags fuel control switch defect
Air India grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Monday after a pilot reported a critical defect following a London-Bengaluru flight. The pilot flagged abnormal behavior in the fuel control switch via a technical log book entry upon landing. Reports indicate this specific error mirrors the defect cited in the 2025 Ahmedabad crash. The airline confirmed the grounding to investigate the "possible defect" and ensure safety before the aircraft resumes operations.
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