UK aviation regulator seeks explanation from Air India over Boeing fuel switch issue

MUMBAI: Following media reports of an on-ground Air India Boeing 787 fuel control switch malfunction in London the UK’s civil aviation regulator has sought information from the airline on the maintenance work done on the said aircraft in London before it was cleared to take off for Bengaluru.In a letter sent to Air India, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said that Air India should submit a complete response within a week failing which it could face regulatory action. Foreign regulators seeking information from the operator following an incident/accident is a standard process done to ensure continued compliance with safety standards.