Air India Completes Inspections After Grounding Flight
Air India has completed assessments of fuel control turns on its 33 Boeing 787 jets, adhering to a flight grounding because of a potential defect.
- The airline based a Boeing 787 – 8 Dreamliner after a pilot reported a possible gas control switch concern.
- Air India mentioned no issues were determined during their inspections.
- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) performed independent examinations and removed the buttons, citing wrong handling as the source of the initial issue.
- The DGCA encouraged Air India to enhance crew training on proper procedures.
The checks come amidst ongoing examinations right into in 2014’s Air India collision, where a gas supply cut-off is believed.