Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Air India Reports No Issues in Boeing Aircraft Inspections
Air India checked its Boeing planes after a crash investigation.
They looked at the fuel switches to see if they were working correctly.
The good news is, they found no problems with the switches on their planes.
The airline is also dealing with some recent issues, including a plane that went off the runway and another that had a fire.
India's aviation officials want all airlines to check their Boeing planes and make sure everything is safe.
Air India was bought by Tata Sons in 2022.
Air India found no issues with the locking mechanism of fuel control switches in its Boeing fleet after preliminary inspections.
The inspections followed an investigation into a recent Air India plane crash where the switches shifted.
The investigation is focused on the fuel control switches of the Boeing 787 jetliner, which crashed on June 12th.
India's aviation regulator ordered airlines to examine fuel control switches and submit findings.
Air India has experienced service disruptions, including flight delays and incidents involving an Airbus 320 and an Air India flight from Hong Kong.
- Who
- Air India, its subsidiary Air India Express, and the aviation regulator.
- What
- Air India found no issues with Boeing aircraft fuel control switch locking mechanisms after inspections, following an earlier crash investigation.
- When
- The inspections were done recently, following a plane crash on June 12.
- Where
- The incidents and inspections involve flights and aircraft in India.
- Why
- Inspections were ordered due to safety concerns following a plane crash investigation.
Air India Management
Airline Passengers
Aircraft Safety Checks
Air India Management
Prioritizing safety and immediate inspections and reporting
Airline Passengers
Ensuring no flight disruptions due to concerns of aircraft failures
- Airline
- Air India
- Aircraft Inspected
- Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Boeing 737 jets
- Crash Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Fatalities
- 260
- Regulator Order
- Examine fuel control switches by July 21
- Owner
- Tata Sons