The Air India flight crash is not just a case of mechanical misfortune, but a warning shot across the bow of modern aircraft design. The preliminary report reveals that both engines flamed out due to the fuel control switches being moved to the 'cut-off' position,

As investigators probe possible pilot error in the Ahmedabad plane tragedy, aviation leaders push for in-cockpit video recorders

A preliminary investigation released last week by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau found confusion in the cockpit shortly before the June 12 crash, and raised fresh questions over the position of the critical engine fuel cutoff switches.

Boeing Co.’s 787 order book has risen by at least 12 under a deal with Mideast carrier Gulf Air that includes an option for 6 more of the SC-built widebodies.

International airlines from South Korea and India are preparing to inspect its Boeing fleets following findings from the Air India crash investigation.

Air India has completed the inspection of fuel control switches on Boeing 787 planes with no issues being found, Indian broadcaster NDTV said on Wednesday, citing an official.