An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating flight AI132 from London Heathrow to Bengaluru was grounded after a pilot reported a technical issue involving the aircraft’s left engine during start-up.
According to the report, the left engine’s fuel control switch failed to stay in the “RUN” position and repeatedly moved to “CUTOFF” during the engine start procedure. Following the incident, the aircraft was withdrawn from service as a precautionary measure.
An Air India spokesperson confirmed that the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has been engaged to examine the issue on a priority basis. The matter has also been reported to the aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
“We have withdrawn the aircraft from service and are working closely with the OEM to address the pilot’s concerns at the earliest,” the spokesperson said, reiterating that passenger and crew safety remains the airline’s top priority.
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing said it is coordinating with the airline on the issue. “We are in contact with Air India and are supporting their review of this matter,” Boeing said in a statement.
Air India further stated that it had earlier conducted checks on fuel control switches across its entire Boeing 787 fleet in compliance with a DGCA directive and found no anomalies during those inspections.
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Air India Grounds Boeing 787 Dreamliner After Engine Fuel Control Switch Malfunction
