Fuel switch scare: Air India to send 'impacted' component for checks - what DGCA said | India News

Fuel switch scare: Air India to send ‘impacted’ component for checks – what DGCA said | India News

The possible defect was flagged by a pilot. (Representative image) NEW DELHI: Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday said both switches of an Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft were found to be “satisfactory” after the pilots reported a possible defect in the fuel control switch upon landing in Bengaluru from London.The…

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

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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Gold price continues to soar! Rates jump record high of $4,467; US- Venezuela oil tensions fuel the rally

Gold price continues to soar! Rates jump record high of $4,467; US- Venezuela oil tensions fuel the rally

Gold prices surged to a fresh on Tuesday as investors flocked to the safe-haven metal amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to US actions against vessels carrying Venezuelan oil. At the same time, silver also hovered close to historic highs, extending a strong rally across precious metals.Spot gold was up 0.5% at $4,467.66 an ounce by…

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