Air India grounded a Boeing 787‑8 and ordered inspections across its 787 fleet after a pilot reported a possible defect in an engine fuel control switch, the carrier said. Air India has 33 Boeing 787s in its fleet and the carrier paused operations of the individual aircraft while maintenance teams carry out inspections. The report comes as investigators continue to probe a June 2025 crash of an Air India 787 that killed 244 people. That finding has kept attention focused on the design and locking integrity of the fuel control switches on the Dreamliner. Air India, Boeing and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation are expected to share further technical detail as investigations progress and maintenance teams complete their examinations.

Source: Indian Express February 04, 2026 13:01 UTC