Air India Crash Probe: DGCA Flags Boeing Safety Alert

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued an urgent safety directive concerning certain Boeing aircraft, following fresh findings in the ongoing probe into an Air India crash.

The DGCA has ordered immediate inspections of the fuel control switches on select Boeing planes, citing safety concerns highlighted in a 2018 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advisory. This move comes after investigators examining the Air India crash identified potential issues linked to these components.

Officials stressed that while there’s no immediate evidence of widespread malfunction, the checks are precautionary to ensure passenger safety. Airlines operating the affected aircraft types have been instructed to carry out thorough inspections and report findings to the regulator.

Further details about the specific Boeing models affected and timelines for compliance are expected in the DGCA’s detailed circular.