Air India grounds Boeing 787-8 after pilot flags possible fuel control switch issue

NEW DELHI, Feb 2: Tata Group-owned Air India on Monday said it has grounded one of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft after a pilot reported a possible defect in the fuel control switch.
The airline confirmed the development in an official response.
Soon after receiving the information from the pilot, the aircraft was taken out of service as a precautionary step, Air India said.The airline has also involved aircraft manufacturer Boeing to examine the issue on a priority basis and address the pilot’s concerns.
In its statement, an Air India spokesperson said the matter has been communicated to the aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
The airline added that it is following all required safety procedures while the issue is being reviewed.
The airline further clarified that it had earlier carried out checks on the fuel control switches of all Boeing 787 aircraft in its fleet. (IANS)