Air India AI171 probe finds no abnormality in Boeing 787 fuel switch

A separate government examination found no fault in the Boeing 787 fuel switch as the investigation into Air India flight AI171 continues. Investigators are assessing other possible causes, with a final report expected in October 2026.

— Filed Thu, 30 Jul, 2026, 15:02 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Government says a separate examination found no abnormality in the Boeing 787 fuel switch as the investigation into the Air India AI171 crash continues. Investigators are assessing other possible causes ahead of the final report expected in October.

Why this matters

The finding follows recent signals that Boeing found no abnormality in a Dreamliner fuel switch and that DGCA checks were continuing, while the Centre said no timeline had been set for the final AI171 crash report.

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