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Air India Crash: Why Boeing’s Fuel Switch Is Under Scrutiny – And What US Agency Said About It

Zee News Monday, 14 July 2025
Indian investigators cited a 2018 FAA advisory that had warned Boeing operators to inspect the locking mechanism of fuel cutoff switches to prevent unintentional movement. However, the FAA had not mandated any action.
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