Air India Grounds Boeing 787 Dreamliner Over Critical Fuel Control Switch Issue
Air India grounded Boeing 787 VT-ANX following a London-Bengaluru flight after the crew reported the left engine's fuel control switch repeatedly moved toward CUTOFF.
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Air India grounded Boeing 787 VT-ANX following a London-Bengaluru flight after the crew reported the left engine's fuel control switch repeatedly moved toward CUTOFF.
Air India grounded a Boeing 787 Dreamliner after a fuel control switch issue on a London-Bengaluru flight; DGCA later advised crew training over a mechanical fault.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford confirms Boeing is progressing on manufacturing oversight, but full aircraft certification authority restoration requires more work.
Airbus forecasts Asia-Pacific will produce 40% of the world's Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2050; new government mandates are accelerating uptake.
Porter Airlines significantly expanded its U.S. network with new nonstop jet service from Ottawa to both Miami and Phoenix, bolstering Canadian-American travel options.
Unruly passenger incidents remain a significant challenge for global aviation, prompting major airlines and regulators like the FAA to increase fines and safety protocols.
Fatal Robinson R66, Beechcraft B100 King Air, and Hawker jet incidents headline new business aircraft accident reports for February 2026.
Hydrogen Utopia International published a preliminary business model for large-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production from waste plastics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Singapore Airlines, Google, and seven other firms joined the SAFCo trial to centrally procure sustainable aviation fuel before the mandatory SAF levy begins in October 2026.
Airbus and Boeing delivered an estimated 72 aircraft in January 2026, a post-year-end drop reflecting a December surge and contractual delivery timing.
China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics' YH-1000S, the world's first hybrid unmanned cargo aircraft, completed its maiden flight in Chongqing, boosting the low-altitude economy.
American Airlines is compensating flight attendants stranded by Winter Storm Fern, which the carrier called its largest weather-related disruption in history.
IATA Director-General Willie Walsh warns the airline industry's green transition is lagging, citing the high cost and limited output of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Massport's draft strategic plan for Boston Logan International Airport includes a major air traffic control tower renovation or replacement and terminal modernization.
Ryanair faced a disruptive passenger incident when Jerzy Skiba (49) was arrested in Dublin for verbally assaulting cabin crew after being refused alcohol.
The global aerospace parts manufacturing market is set to reach USD 1,568.37 billion by 2035, driven by rising aircraft production and crucial fleet modernization programs.
UAE projects over $10 billion in Nigeria investment, targeting infrastructure and aviation, as Lagos plans a new international airport and logistics hub.
IATA projects a 4.9% increase in global passenger traffic and a 2.4% rise in cargo volumes for 2026, signaling continued industry recovery despite thin profitability.
The NTSB's final report on the deadly DCA midair collision cited systemic FAA and U.S. Army failures in airspace design and risk management, leading to 50 new safety recommendations.
The UK is granting its military new powers to shoot down drones near bases via the Armed Forces Bill after UAV incidents doubled to 266 in 2025, citing hostile state threats.