Etihad Airways inspects Boeing aircraft B787’s fuel control switch locking mechanism after diversion; AI-171 crash probe pointed to same fault

Following the Air India AI-171 accident investigation, Etihad Airways issued an engineering work order to inspect the fuel control switch locking mechanism on one of its Boeing 787 aircraft. This action, prompted by a safety bulletin highlighting potential locking system failures, gains significance amidst scrutiny of the Air India crash where fuel supply was abruptly cut off.