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Pilot Body Seeks Broader Audit Of Boeing 787 Tech Records In AI-171 Probe
According to the pilots' body, the Boeing 787's highly integrated 'More Electric Aircraft' architecture makes electrical generation, distribution, monitoring and data-network systems central to safe operation.
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India To Monitor Dreamliner Fuel Switch Inspection At Boeing Facility In US
On February 2, an Air India pilot reported a defect with the fuel control switch of the Boeing 787-8 plane VT-ANX after operating the AI132 flight.
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"Avoid Speculation": Crash Investigator On "Unverified" Reports On Pilot Role
The government body that is investigating the crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner has called reports that claimed its probe has been finalised as "incorrect and speculative".
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On Grounded Dreamliner's Fuel Switches, Aviation Ministry Cites Air India Inspections
The Centre said that inspections of the fuel control switches on a grounded Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner have found both switches "satisfactory", following a pilot's report that a switch did not remain properly latched in the 'RUN' position.
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Air India Re-inspects Fuel Switches On Boeing 787s After Reported Defect
Air India has launched a precautionary re-inspection of fuel control switches on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft following a reported defect on one plane.
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All B-787 Must Be Grounded, Checked For Electrical Faults: Pilots' Body Chief
President of the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), Captain CS Randhawa, on Monday called for urgent inspections of all Boeing 787 aircraft for electrical system faults, citing recurring incidents that he said compromise flight safety.
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Air India Ahmedabad Crash And Fuel Switch Controversy That Followed
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating flight AI132 from London to Bengaluru was grounded after a pilot reported that the left engine's fuel control switch failed to remain in the "RUN" position during engine start-up, twice moving to "CUTOFF
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Air India Crash: 'Can't Blame Pilot', Top Court Says. Theories Point To...
The Supreme Court's comments today, which gave comfort to the father of the pilot-in-command of Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad, has brought the focus back on theories of electrical malfunction and other probable causes.
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Pilots' Body Urges Withdrawal Of Extended Boeing 787 Flight Duty Hours
India's aviation regulator has allowed an extension of flight duty hours for select Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from the country's pilots' association, citing serious safety and fatigue concerns.
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"Ground All Boeing 787 Planes", Says Pilots' Body. Air India Responds
Pilots have called for the 'grounding of all Boeing 787 planes' based on reports of malfunctioning electronics on AI-117 while landing in Birmingham on October 4, and AI-154, a Vienna-Delhi service diverted to Dubai on October 9 after systems failed.
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Pilots Body Urges Aviation Body To Probe Electrical Systems of All Boeing 787s
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Sunday urged aviation safety regulator DGCA to thoroughly check and investigate the electrical system of all Boeing 787 aircraft in the country.
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Delhi-London Air India Boeing Dreamliner Cancels Take-Off Due To Snag
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft that was about to begin its take-off run returned to the parking bay in Delhi airport due to a suspected technical issue, a spokesperson of the airline said.
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No Fault With Boeing Fuel Control Unit: US Aviation Body On Air India Crash
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday the fatal crash last month of an Air India Boeing 787 jet does not appear to have been caused by a mechanical issue or inadvertent movement of the fuel control unit or switches.
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"International Media Reports Irresponsible": Air India Crash Investigator
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has slammed the international media for "selective and unverified" reporting about the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane crash on June 12.
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Air India Finds "No Issues" With Fuel Control Switches On Boeing 787 Planes
Air India has completed precautionary inspections of the locking mechanism of fuel control switch (FCS) in all of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft and found no issues, officials of the Tata-owned airline said.
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Pilot Body Seeks Broader Audit Of Boeing 787 Tech Records In AI-171 Probe
According to the pilots' body, the Boeing 787's highly integrated 'More Electric Aircraft' architecture makes electrical generation, distribution, monitoring and data-network systems central to safe operation.
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India To Monitor Dreamliner Fuel Switch Inspection At Boeing Facility In US
On February 2, an Air India pilot reported a defect with the fuel control switch of the Boeing 787-8 plane VT-ANX after operating the AI132 flight.
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"Avoid Speculation": Crash Investigator On "Unverified" Reports On Pilot Role
The government body that is investigating the crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner has called reports that claimed its probe has been finalised as "incorrect and speculative".
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On Grounded Dreamliner's Fuel Switches, Aviation Ministry Cites Air India Inspections
The Centre said that inspections of the fuel control switches on a grounded Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner have found both switches "satisfactory", following a pilot's report that a switch did not remain properly latched in the 'RUN' position.
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Air India Re-inspects Fuel Switches On Boeing 787s After Reported Defect
Air India has launched a precautionary re-inspection of fuel control switches on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft following a reported defect on one plane.
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All B-787 Must Be Grounded, Checked For Electrical Faults: Pilots' Body Chief
President of the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), Captain CS Randhawa, on Monday called for urgent inspections of all Boeing 787 aircraft for electrical system faults, citing recurring incidents that he said compromise flight safety.
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Air India Ahmedabad Crash And Fuel Switch Controversy That Followed
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating flight AI132 from London to Bengaluru was grounded after a pilot reported that the left engine's fuel control switch failed to remain in the "RUN" position during engine start-up, twice moving to "CUTOFF
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Air India Crash: 'Can't Blame Pilot', Top Court Says. Theories Point To...
The Supreme Court's comments today, which gave comfort to the father of the pilot-in-command of Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad, has brought the focus back on theories of electrical malfunction and other probable causes.
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Pilots' Body Urges Withdrawal Of Extended Boeing 787 Flight Duty Hours
India's aviation regulator has allowed an extension of flight duty hours for select Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from the country's pilots' association, citing serious safety and fatigue concerns.
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"Ground All Boeing 787 Planes", Says Pilots' Body. Air India Responds
Pilots have called for the 'grounding of all Boeing 787 planes' based on reports of malfunctioning electronics on AI-117 while landing in Birmingham on October 4, and AI-154, a Vienna-Delhi service diverted to Dubai on October 9 after systems failed.
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Pilots Body Urges Aviation Body To Probe Electrical Systems of All Boeing 787s
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Sunday urged aviation safety regulator DGCA to thoroughly check and investigate the electrical system of all Boeing 787 aircraft in the country.
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Delhi-London Air India Boeing Dreamliner Cancels Take-Off Due To Snag
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft that was about to begin its take-off run returned to the parking bay in Delhi airport due to a suspected technical issue, a spokesperson of the airline said.
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No Fault With Boeing Fuel Control Unit: US Aviation Body On Air India Crash
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday the fatal crash last month of an Air India Boeing 787 jet does not appear to have been caused by a mechanical issue or inadvertent movement of the fuel control unit or switches.
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"International Media Reports Irresponsible": Air India Crash Investigator
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has slammed the international media for "selective and unverified" reporting about the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane crash on June 12.
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Air India Finds "No Issues" With Fuel Control Switches On Boeing 787 Planes
Air India has completed precautionary inspections of the locking mechanism of fuel control switch (FCS) in all of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft and found no issues, officials of the Tata-owned airline said.
