The functioning of the fuel-control switch is in focus following the crash of Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad last June that killed 260 people. The DGCA said the crew initially faced an issue with the fuel-control switch while the engine was being switched on in London. After the incident was reported, Air India’s engineering team made certain observations based on Boeing-recommended checks to establish the serviceability of the fuel-control switch. Why did the fuel-control switch move from Run to Cut Off two times?” the pilot asked. Air India did not comment on the DGCA statement.

Source: The Telegraph February 04, 2026 02:02 UTC