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UK CAA opens probe after Air India Boeing 787‑8 departed Heathrow with suspected fuel‑switch fault; India later clears switches

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has opened a formal safety inquiry after an Air India Boeing 787‑8 departed London Heathrow for Bengaluru despite crew and ground reports of a suspected fuel‑control/fuel‑cutoff switch fault. India’s regulator inspected grounded Dreamliners and reported no defects in the switches following checks.

Discovered 2026-02-03T09:35:41.645263-08:00 | 2026-02-03T09:35:41.645263-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The UK CAA has demanded immediate explanations and warned of regulatory action after a Boeing 787‑8 departed Heathrow with a suspected fuel‑switch fault, a direct safety and oversight escalation for an international carrier.
  • India’s regulator completed inspections and reported no defects, creating a cross‑jurisdictional dispute over inspection outcomes and maintenance oversight that could affect operational approvals and airline compliance reporting; see recent regulatory scrutiny of Air India in Canada [source:17332fef-0f98-4a4c-8b6b-c121d8ce15a1] and DGCA enforcement actions at home [source:84679281-d1a9-4fdb-b907-1f85adefb76c].
  • The case adds to a broader pattern of safety and capacity stress in Indian aviation that regulators and carriers are navigating, amplifying reputational and operational risk for fleet operations and international services [source:f075377b-ba1e-4695-a80f-687374fbca4c].

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First Seen
2026-02-03T09:35:41.645263-08:00
Latest Update
2026-02-09T06:55:53.734838-08:00
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