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Fuel switch issue forces AI to ground Dreamliner

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February 03, 2026

AIR INDIA ON Monday grounded one of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft after a pilot flagged a possible issue with the fuel control switch during pre-flight checks, the airline said.

- YARUQHULLAH KHAN

It adding that the aircraft has been withdrawn from service as a precaution and the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has been brought in to examine the concern.

In a statement, the carrier said a pilot had reported a possible defect related to the fuel control switch on the aircraft. Following the report, the airline grounded the aircraft and initiated checks in coordination with the OEM on a priority basis. The aircraft had been scheduled to operate flight AI132 from London Heathrow to Bengaluru, but was removed from the roster before departure once the issue was detected.

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