The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing have privately issued notifications that the fuel switch locks on Boeing planes are safe.

Following the AAIB report indicating potential fuel switch issues in the Air India crash, DGCA instructs airlines to inspect the fuel switch locking systems on their Boeing 787 and 737 planes. The directive stems from FAA concerns in 2018 and aims to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in future.

A preliminary report into the tragic Air India 171 crash that killed 260 people has sparked fury from grieving families and pilots alike, as it raises more questions than it does answers