Air India’s Fleet Safety Checks Show Clean Results Amid Boeing Scrutiny

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Air India Group has completed inspections on nearly all of its Boeing 737 aircraft and about half of its 787 Dreamliner fleet, with no issues reported so far. The checks were initiated over the weekend following heightened global scrutiny of Boeing aircraft safety systems.

Inspection overview:

The focus of the inspections was the locking mechanism on fuel switches across both aircraft types.
Nearly all Boeing 737s in the Air India Group have been inspected, while approximately 50 percent of the 787s have undergone checks.
No mechanical faults or anomalies have been detected in any of the aircraft inspected to date.

Context and background:

These inspections come in the wake of a broader safety review triggered by a recent fatal crash involving an Air India 787 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad, which claimed over 270 lives.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) mandated comprehensive technical checks on all Boeing 787s operated in India, including fuel systems, engine control units, and takeoff performance parameters.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has emphasized urgency and transparency in the inspection process, aiming to restore public confidence in longhaul operations.

Next steps:

The remaining 787 aircraft are expected to be inspected within the coming days.
Air India has confirmed that the inspections are being conducted without disrupting scheduled operations, although minor delays may occur on select routes.

These proactive measures reflect Air India’s commitment to safety and regulatory compliance amid intensified oversight of Boeing’s global fleet.

Sources: Reuters, Economic Times, AirlineRatings.com.