Last year, an improperly attached door panel flew off of an Alaska Airlines airplane in midair. No one was hurt, but the incident sparked a fresh round of scrutiny for Boeing and the FAA.

Dozens of passengers on board Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 sued the airline and Boeing over a midflight blowout. Three cases are set for trial in 2026.

The switches' safety has become a key point of concern after a preliminary report on the disaster was released by investigators on Friday. It said fuel to the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner ... was one of ...

Air India has completed mandatory inspections of fuel control switch locking mechanisms across its entire Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA ...

The development comes as part of a broader safety directive issued by the DGCA on July 14, 2025, advising all Indian ...

Air India has concluded a round of voluntary precautionary inspections on the Fuel Control Switch (FCS) locking mechanism ...

In early 2024, Boeing faced a surge of alarming safety incidents—including midair engine fires, a tire detachment, and a ...

The company said it was preparing for a strike after a vote among members that looks set to hit multiple production plants.

and these issues do not present any safety concerns." There is no question that Boeing has come under huge pressure in recent years over its corporate culture and production standards. In the wake of ...

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said the fuel control switches in Boeing aeroplanes are safe, following their reported involvement in a fatal Air India crash that killed 260 people in ...

Air India has had a rough week, with three safety incidents—none involving Boeing jets, but all tied to Airbus A321s that used to fly for Vistara. This comes just after the tragic AI171 crash in June ...