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Air India Grounds Boeing 787 After Fuel Control Switch Issue

February 2, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Air India grounds Boeing 787-8 due to possible fuel control switch defect.
Issue reported after arrival in Bengaluru from London.
Aircraft registered VT-ANX operating as Air India Flight AI132.
Incident draws attention due to similarities with previous fatal crash.

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Strategic Implications

This incident may indicate ongoing concerns with the fuel control switch component, which could impact Boeing 787 operations worldwide. The renewed scrutiny suggests that regulators and airlines may need to re-examine their inspection and maintenance protocols, potentially leading to increased costs and downtime for affected aircraft.

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What Happened

Renewed Scrutiny Over Component Linked To Fatal Crash Last Year

Air India has grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner after a pilot reported a possible defect in a fuel control switch following the aircraft’s arrival in Bengaluru from London. The incident has drawn attention due to similarities with a fatal crash last year, where a preliminary investigation found that fuel supply to the engines had been cut off seconds after departure. Air India has stated that it has grounded the aircraft as a precaution and informed India’s aviation regulator, with the original equipment manufacturer involved in checking the pilot’s concerns. The incident was first reported by AeroTime.

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