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Air India’s first retrofitted Boeing B787-8 lands in Delhi| India News

Air India’s first retrofitted Boeing B787-8 lands in Delhi| India News

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New Delhi: Air India’s first retrofitted Boeing 787-8, with registration VT-ANT, touched down in Delhi at 10.43 pm. Its B787 aircraft operate to the US, UK, Europe and the Far East. The plane at San Bernardino in the US before take-off for Delhi. (Photo: Air India) The retrofitted twin-aisle aircraft, first of the 26 B787s to be refurbished, has been refreshed from nose to tail, the airline said. “The aircraft, which received comprehensive interior upgrades at Boeing’s Modification Center in Victorville, California, was subsequently painted in Air India’s striking new livery at AeroPro, an FAA Part-145 certified aircraft paint facility in San Bernardino, California,” an airline official said. “Following the needed regulatory certifications and clearances, the aircraft operated a non-stop ferry flight from San Bernardino to Delhi, flying over the Pacific and landing at 10.39pm today,” he added. Air India had announced updates on its US$ 400 million fleet retrofit programme with an aim to turn the debt-laden airline into a world-class flying experience and enhance operational reliability across its legacy fleet. The airline commenced …

Air India flies ‘wrong’ Boeing 777 jet to Vancouver, plane makes U-turn after 4 hours| India News

Air India flies ‘wrong’ Boeing 777 jet to Vancouver, plane makes U-turn after 4 hours| India News

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New Delhi: A Vancouver-bound Air India flight from Delhi, operated by a Boeing 777 200LR aircraft, was forced to return to Delhi on Thursday evening after flying for over seven hours, as it was found that the aircraft deployed for the service was not approved for operations to Canada, people aware of the matter said. An alleged lapse in updating operational requirements led to the wrong aircraft being assigned to the flight, people aware of the matter said. (Reuters/File Photo) An alleged lapse in updating operational requirements led to the wrong aircraft being assigned to the flight, they said. “Air India flight AI185, operating from Delhi to Vancouver on March 19 returned to Delhi due to an operational issue and in line with established standard operating procedures. The aircraft landed safely, and all passengers and crew had disembarked (safely),” an Air India spokesperson said on Friday adding that the flight departed for Vancouver on Friday morning, but did not give details. The spokesperson said that the airline’s ground teams in Delhi had provided all necessary …

Loud bang mid-air: Arik Air Boeing 737 engine explodes on Lagos-Port Harcourt flight | World News

Loud bang mid-air: Arik Air Boeing 737 engine explodes on Lagos-Port Harcourt flight | World News

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Debris and engine cowling damage visible on the Arik Air Boeing 737-700 after the emergency landing in Benin. (Image Source: NSIB) An Arik Air plane, scheduled to fly from Lagos to Port Harcourt in the African country of Nigeria, made an emergency landing at Benin Airport after its engine exploded mid-air. The Boeing 737 had 80 passengers onboard when its left side engine blew shortly after taking off. According to Arik Air, the cabin crew on flight W3 740 heard a loud bang right after the airplane took-off and enacted emergency procedures immediately. However, the plane safely made it to the Benin airport on just one engine, with no injuries reported on board. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) said that the plane had encountered an “in-flight engine anomaly.” “A preliminary assessment team is en route to Benin to secure the aircraft, document evidence, interview relevant personnel and witnesses, and recover flight data and cockpit voice recorder information”, NSIB added. The agency is expected to deliver its preliminary report in the next 30 days. Story …

Air India Boeing 787 grounded: UK regulator seeks explanation

Air India Boeing 787 grounded: UK regulator seeks explanation

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Britain’s aviation regulator has sought clarification from Air India after a Boeing 787 Dreamliner departed London despite concerns over a potentially faulty fuel switch and was later grounded in India for safety inspections, news agency ANI reported. According to Reuters, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) sent a letter to the airline on Tuesday, warning that regulatory action could be taken against Air India and its Boeing 787 fleet if a full response is not provided within a week. The development comes amid fleet-wide safety checks on Air India’s Boeing 787 aircraft. ANI sources said the airline completed inspections of fuel control switches on all its aircraft after a pilot flagged a possible defect earlier this week. An Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft was grounded on Monday after a pilot reported a potential issue with the fuel control switch. An Air India spokesperson confirmed the matter had been reported to India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). “We are aware that one of our pilots has reported a possible defect on the …

U.K. asks Air India to explain Boeing Dreamliner fuel-switch incident

U.K. asks Air India to explain Boeing Dreamliner fuel-switch incident

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Air India said in a statement it had ⁠completed a precautionary re-inspection of the switches and found no issues, and would “respond to the U.K. regulator accordingly”. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Britain’s aviation authority has asked ‌Air India to explain how a Boeing Dreamliner passenger jet ​which was grounded on arrival in India for safety checks took off from London on Sunday (February 1, 2026) with a possibly faulty fuel switch, a letter shows. The U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), in a letter to the airline dated Tuesday (February 3, 2026), warned of the possibility of regulatory action against Air India and its Boeing 787 fleet if the airline does not submit a complete response ​within a week. Air India said in a statement it had ⁠completed a precautionary re-inspection of the switches and found no issues, and would “respond to the U.K. regulator accordingly”. The CAA said in a statement that it was a standard process for a ​regulator to request details following “an ⁠aircraft incident and is in line with safety assurance …

Air India finds no issue with Boeing fuel switch after grounding| India News

Air India finds no issue with Boeing fuel switch after grounding| India News

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Air India has completed inspections of fuel control switches on its 33 Boeing 787 jets, the private carrier said Wednesday, days after grounding a flight over a possible defect. Air India said in a statement on Wednesday that the national civil aviation regulator had conducted “independent inspections” of its own. (@DGCAIndia) The airline grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner on Monday after one of the pilots reported a possible defect in the fuel control switch. But in its inspections, the airline said “no issues were identified”. The checks came as Indian authorities investigate the crash last year of a 787 Dreamliner operated by Air India that killed 260 people shortly after takeoff. Air India said in a statement on Wednesday that the national civil aviation regulator had conducted “independent inspections” of its own into the fuel control switch, “subsequently clearing” it. “The safety of our passengers and crew remains Air India’s highest priority,” said the carrier, which is owned by the Tata Group conglomerate. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said on Tuesday that incorrect handling …

Air India Finishes Boeing 787 Fuel Switch Checks, Finds No Issues | India News

Air India Finishes Boeing 787 Fuel Switch Checks, Finds No Issues | India News

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Last Updated:February 04, 2026, 19:45 IST Air India completed precautionary fuel control switch checks on its Boeing 787 fleet after a London Heathrow to Bengaluru incident. While Air India has said it will be sending the fuel switch to Boeing for inspection and ask the company to replace it, the aircraft in question will be brought back into service. (Image: Reuters/File) Air India on Wednesday said it has completed precautionary inspections of the Fuel Control Switch (FCS) across all its operational Boeing 787 aircraft, and no issues were identified during the checks. The inspections were carried out after an Air India pilot reported a possible defect with the FCS on a Boeing 787-8 that operated a flight from London Heathrow to Bengaluru on Sunday. The aircraft, carrying over 200 passengers, landed safely in Bengaluru on Monday morning and was temporarily grounded for thorough checks. In a statement, the airline said the inspections were undertaken “in an abundance of caution” following the pilot’s observation. “No issues were identified during these checks. The inspections were undertaken in …

Air India Finishes Boeing 787 Fuel Switch Checks, Finds No Issues | India News

‘Checked, Found Satisfactory’: Air India To DGCA Amid Boeing Dreamliner Fuel Switch Scare | India News

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Last Updated:February 03, 2026, 19:08 IST The DGCA pushed out a rejoinder in connection with the case of the Boeing 787-8 aircraft, and said its officials were present when Air India conducted the inspections While Air India has said it will be sending the fuel switch to Boeing for inspection and ask the company to replace it, the aircraft in question will be brought back into service. (Image: Reuters/File) Amid a scare prompted by a possible defect in the fuel control switch of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Tuesday said the airline conducted thorough checks on the equipment and pronounced it to be “satisfactory”. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) pushed out a rejoinder in connection with the case of the Boeing 787-8 aircraft, and said its officials were present when Air India conducted the inspections. While Air India has said it will be sending the fuel switch to Boeing for inspection and ask the company to replace it, the aircraft in question will be brought …

What aviation safety body said on Boeing fuel switch cutoff issue on Air India flight| India News

What aviation safety body said on Boeing fuel switch cutoff issue on Air India flight| India News

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After a possible problem in a fuel switch of one of the Boeing 787-8 aircraft in the Air India fleet, aviation safety platform Safety Matters Foundation (SMF) urged the “highest level of scrutiny” into the issue. The aircraft has now been grounded by Air India (@DGCAIndia/ Representational) “Today, during the operation of Air India Flight Al132 (London Heathrow to Bengaluru), the crew reported abnormal behaviour of the LEFT engine fuel control switch on Boeing 787-8 aircraft VT-ANX,” ANI news agency quoted SMF as saying. When starting the engine of the Boeing aircraft, which has now been grounded by Air India, the switch allegedly failed to remain locked in the ‘run’ position despite two attempts, and moved towards the ‘cut-off’ position, SMF said in a statement. The body added that this malfunction could, “under specific conditions”, lead to an inadvertent shutdown of the engine of the aircraft. SMF cited the crash of the Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad. While clarifying that it implies no connection to the two incidents, the aviation safety body said the …

‘Cutoff’ In Cockpit: Why Heathrow Dreamliner Scare Is ‘Smoking Gun’ For Ahmedabad Crash Probe | India News

‘Cutoff’ In Cockpit: Why Heathrow Dreamliner Scare Is ‘Smoking Gun’ For Ahmedabad Crash Probe | India News

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Last Updated:February 02, 2026, 22:57 IST The Heathrow malfunction is expected to have a direct and potentially game-changing bearing on the ongoing investigation into Flight AI-171 On June 12, 2025, the London Gatwick-bound Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed soon after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport. (File pic/PTI) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a comprehensive investigation into a technical malfunction involving an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner at London Heathrow. The aircraft, registered as VT-ANX, has been grounded following a report that its left engine fuel control switch slipped twice from the “Run” position to “Cutoff” during engine start-up. The Heathrow Incident: A Technical Ghost? The incident occurred as flight AI-132, destined for Bengaluru, was preparing for departure on February 2, 2026. According to the pilot’s log, the fuel control switch—a critical component governing fuel flow—failed to remain locked and moved towards the “Cutoff” position when pushed slightly. While the aircraft eventually completed the flight, the discovery of a failing lock mechanism on the ground has prompted immediate action. This grounding is …