Air India grounds a Dreamliner after pilot reports ‘possible defect’ in fuel control switch on landing in Bengaluru from London | India News

NEW DELHI: Air India Monday grounded one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner (VT-ANX) after the crew operating this aircraft from London to Bengaluru reported an issue with the locking mechanism of the fuel control switch. The aircraft had taken off from London at 9.19 pm Sunday from Heathrow and landed in Bengaluru Monday 11.54 am […]

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Could recent in-flight fire incidents prompt UAE carriers to restrict power banks and lithium-ion batteries? | World News

Aviation experts suggest recent flight fires could impact UAE carriers to restrict power banks, devices with lithium-ion batteries on board. Image: Representative Image The recent lithium battery fire aboard an Air China flight on October 18 has once again spotlighted the growing aviation safety concerns related to power banks and lithium-ion batteries. Flight CA139, traveling […]

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