New Delhi: Air India has confirmed the completion of precautionary inspections on the locking mechanism of the Fuel Control Switch (FCS) across its fleet of Boeing 787 and Boeing 737 aircraft.
The checks were carried out in response to directives issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on July 14, 2025.
In an official statement, the airline said no anomalies were found in the inspected components. “Air India has completed precautionary inspections on the locking mechanism of the Fuel Control Switch (FCS) on all Boeing 787 and Boeing 737 aircraft in its fleet,” the airline noted.
The Boeing 737 aircraft referenced are operated by Air India Express, the low-cost arm of the Tata Group-owned carrier. Both Air India and Air India Express have now fully complied with the DGCA’s safety advisory.
Air India had initiated voluntary inspections on July 12, two days before the regulator’s mandate and completed the process well within the timeframe prescribed. The airline has communicated the successful completion of checks to the DGCA.
“Air India remains committed to the safety of passengers and crew members,” the statement added.
The precautionary move follows heightened scrutiny of flight deck safety systems across global carriers, triggered by a recent US FAA report concerning potential disengagement of fuel control switch locking features under certain conditions. While no incidents were reported involving Indian carriers, the DGCA acted swiftly to ensure compliance and reinforce procedural safeguards.
Air India’s proactive approach underscores its continued focus on airworthiness and operational integrity amid a period of aggressive fleet expansion and systems modernization.