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What is aircraft's fuel switch? Did it cause Air India crash or is US shielding Boeing, blaming pilots?

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What is a fuel switch and how does it work? Was it responsible for the Air India crash? What does the AAIB report say about the pilot's role in the Boeing Dreamliner 787 crash? How has the ICPA and the FAA reacted to the report? Details here.
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