India Pauses $3.6 B Boeing Jet Purchase Amid Price Surge

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

National

India has put on hold its plan to purchase six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft in a deal valued at $3.6 billion. The original agreement, cleared in 2021, was pegged at $2.42 billion. However, a combination of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and newly imposed U.S. tariffs

International

UK Warned Of Boeing Fuel Switch Fault Before Crash

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

A safety alert issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) weeks before the Air India Flight 171 crash warned of a potential issue with the fuel shut-off valve actuators on Boeing aircraft, including the 787 Dreamliner model involved in the incident. The advisory, dated May 15, urged immediate inspection of these components, which are […]

National

DGCA Orders Boeing Fuel Switch Checks

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed all Indian airlines operating Boeing 787 and select Boeing 737 aircraft to inspect the fuel control switch locking mechanism by July 21, 2025. This action follows a recent investigation into the Air India Flight 171 crash, where both engines lost power shortly after takeoff due to […]

International

Etihad Urges Caution On Boeing 787 Fuel Switches

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

Etihad Airways has issued a safety advisory to pilots operating Boeing 787 Dreamliners, asking them to exercise extra caution while handling the fuel control switches and nearby components. The airline emphasised the risk of unintended switch activation that could affect engine performance. Fleet-Wide Inspection Ordered Etihad has also ordered a technical inspection of all

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Preliminary Analysis of Dual Engine Shutdown in B787-8 VT-ANB

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

On 12 June 2025, Air India Flight AI171, operated by a Boeing 787-8 aircraft registered as VT-ANB, experienced a dual engine shutdown shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad. The aircraft was en route to London Gatwick and carried 230 passengers, 10 cabin crew, and 2 flight crew. The incident led to […]