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South Korea Orders Fuel Switch Inspections on Boeing Jets Amid Safety Overhaul

Updated: July 14, 2025 11:48

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South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is preparing to mandate inspections of fuel switches on all Boeing aircraft operated by domestic airlines, in line with a 2018 FAA advisory. The move comes in the wake of the Jeju Air crash involving a Boeing 737-800, which killed 179 people and triggered nationwide scrutiny of aviation safety protocols.
 
Key Highlights:
  • The directive will apply to all Boeing aircraft, with a focus on the 737-800 series, which comprises 101 planes across South Korean carriers.
  • Airlines including Jeju Air, T’way Air, Jin Air, Eastar Jet, Air Incheon, and Korean Air will be required to examine fuel switch mechanisms and maintenance logs.
  • The inspections will assess compliance with FAA’s 2018 advisory, which flagged potential issues with fuel control components in certain Boeing models.
Safety Context and Broader Measures:
  • The inspections are part of a wider emergency safety review ordered by acting President Choi Sang-mok following the country’s deadliest aviation disaster.
  • Investigators are probing whether maintenance lapses or component failures contributed to the Jeju Air crash, which involved a belly landing and fireball impact.
  • The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and Boeing are assisting with the investigation, alongside engine maker CFM International.
Market and Operational Impact:
  • Jeju Air shares plunged nearly 16 percent post-crash, while Boeing stock dipped 2 percent globally.
  • Muan International Airport remains closed through January 1, with other airports operating normally.
Sources: Firstpost, The Korea Times, AJU Press, The Straits Times, Airways Magazine (July 2025)

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