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After a lengthy certification delay due to the Allegris 787 business-class seating configurations, Lufthansa will start selling 25 of the 28 seats on the 787 by April 15 (three second-row seats remain blocked), with bookings open for Classic seats and other premium options as the airline rolls out Allegris across its fleet and aims for 29 787s by 2027.
Air India has grounded one Boeing 787 after a pilot reported a fuel-control switch issue as regulators continue probing last year’s Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people. The airline said it will involve the OEM to review the pilot’s concerns and has checked fuel switches across its 787 fleet with no issues found, while cockpit communications from the June 12 flight feature in early assessments.
A United Airlines Boeing 787 flight from Dulles to Munich declared an emergency due to suspected engine failure shortly after takeoff, made an emergency landing at Dulles, and was safely checked and towed without disrupting other flights.
The Air India Flight AI171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 260 people, with investigations revealing the pilot, Sumeet Sabharwal, may have intentionally switched off the fuel, and a chilling farewell conversation with his security guard suggests possible mental health struggles linked to personal issues and recent family losses.
A cockpit voice recording from Air India Flight 171 suggests the junior co-pilot questioned the captain about the fuel switches being off before the plane crashed, with investigations focusing on whether this was due to human error or system failure, amid ongoing inquiries into the cause of the June 12 disaster that killed 260 people.
Air India completed inspections of the fuel control switches on its Boeing 787 aircraft following safety concerns and found no issues, ensuring compliance with aviation safety directives after a previous crash investigation.
Air India completed inspections of the fuel control switches on its Boeing 787 aircraft following the AI 171 crash, finding no issues, and continues to emphasize vigilance and safety in operations amid ongoing investigations and reports.
The preliminary investigation into the Air India Flight 171 crash raises questions about the role of fuel cut-off switches and pilot actions, but lacks conclusive evidence and detailed transcripts, leading to ongoing speculation and criticism over transparency and missing information.
A United Airlines Boeing 787 flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo declared an emergency over the Pacific and diverted to Seattle, where it safely landed after about 6 hours in the air.
An investigation into the Air India crash in Ahmedabad revealed that both engines' fuel supply was cut during takeoff, but it remains unclear how or why this happened, raising questions about pilot actions or technical faults. The full report is pending, and authorities advise against jumping to conclusions.
Investigators are examining the mysterious crash of Air India Flight 171, which killed 260 people, focusing on sudden fuel switch activations and engine failures shortly after takeoff, with cockpit audio and system reviews raising questions about pilot actions and aircraft system integrity.
Investigators found that the fuel to the engines of Air India Flight 171 was cut off seconds after takeoff, likely by human action, which contributed to the crash that killed over 270 people, with the investigation focusing on pilot actions and aircraft systems.
A preliminary investigation into the Air India crash on June 12 indicates that the accident was caused by fuel supply being cut off due to the activation of fuel switches, with no faults found in Boeing aircraft design or GE engines. The crash resulted from the pilots' failure to restore engine thrust in time after the switches were moved to the cut-off position shortly after takeoff, with the investigation ongoing to determine why the switches were activated.
A preliminary investigation into the June Air India crash indicates that the aircraft's fuel control switches were intentionally moved to cutoff, starving the engines and leading to the crash, with the switches later being reversed before the aircraft's destruction. The incident resulted in 260 fatalities, including ground casualties, and the airline is cooperating with authorities.
A preliminary report on the June Air India crash is expected soon, focusing on the plane's fuel control switches, with investigations analyzing flight data and simulations to determine the cause, amid questions over information transparency and safety procedures.