'Defect in fuel switch': Air India pilot flags issue with 787-8 Dreamliner; plane grounded

2026-02-02 - 14:05

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.