Indian regulators have advised Air India to circulate among its pilots the Boeing-recommended procedures for operation of 787 fuel cut-off switches, following a finding that "external force in an incorrect direction" had caused one to "move easily from 'Run' to 'Cutoff'". The advice was issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) after Air India pilots had reported a defect on a flight operated with a 787-8 (registered VT-ANX) from London to Bengaluru on 1 February. During engine start-up in London, the pilots twice observed that one of the two fuel cut-off switches "did not remain positively latched in the 'Run' position when light vertical pressure was applied", writes the DGCA. It adds: "On the third attempt, the switch latched correctly in 'Run' and subsequently remained stable." Before continuing with the rest of the procedure, the crew performed a physical verification to confirm that the switch was "fully and positively latched". After landing, Air India sought guidance from Boeing, while its own maintenance staff inspected the fuel cut-off switches, conducting checks recommended by the airframer. “Both left and right switches were checked and found satisfactory," the DGCA says, noting: "When full force was applied parallel to the base plate, the switch remained secure." But it adds: "Applying external force in an incorrect direction caused the switch to move easily from 'Run' to 'Cutoff', due to the angular base plate allowing slip when pressed improperly with finger or thumb." The switches' pull-to-unlock force was checked on the affected jet plus another 787 and a spare fuel-control unit, and in all cases "was found within limits", says the regulator. These inspections were carried out in the presence of DGCA officers, it notes. The DGCA makes reference to a social-media video that shows an "incorrect" procedure for the fuel cut-off switches, and says it advised Air India to circulate the Boeing-recommended procedure to crew members. Boeing advised: "We are in contact with Air India and are supporting their review of this matter." Air India has been contacted for comment. The fuel cut-off switches are at the center of the investigation into the Air India 787 crash in Ahmedabad on 12 June 2025. India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau determined that the two fuel-control switches on board the aircraft "transitioned from 'Run' to 'Cutoff' position one after another with a time gap of 01 sec", three to four seconds after the twinjet's lift-off. The pilots subsequently returned the fuel-control switches to the 'Run' position in an effort to regain power, but the aircraft had begun to descend by the time it crossed the airport boundary. It crashed 32s after lift-off.

Air Cambodia has announced a firm order of 10 Boeing 737 Max 8s with the opportunity to purchase another 10 of the type. The order, which would make Air Cambodia the first operator of Boeing jets in the country, was announced at the Singapore Airshow on 3 February. It was finalised in December but was previously labelled as unidentified on the airframer's orders and deliveries page, states Boeing. Boeing did not provide details on the delivery schedule of the order. "This investment – Air Cambodia's largest narrowbody purchase – will let us launch direct services to important markets across North and Southeast Asia, and offer competitively priced travel for passengers, while creating local jobs and training opportunities that strengthen our communities," states Air Cambodia chief executive David Zhan. Air Cambodia currently operates three Airbus A320ceos, one A321ceo and three ATR 72-600s, Cirium fleets data shows. Excluding the latest order, the carrier has two additional ATR 72-600s on order.

Air France-KLM's board has renewed Marjan Rintel’s mandate as president and chief executive of KLM for a second four-year term. Rintel took office in July 2022, and her initial mandate was set to expire at this year's group AGM. Her mission will be to accelerate KLM's transformation and restore its operational performance, as the airline has struggled to regain pre-Covid levels of flying and profitability. Notably, it has faced a shortage of flightcrew and maintenance workers, at times requiring Air France pilots fly its aircraft to reduce the pressure on its own staff. KLM's profit declined in 2025's third quarter, hit by higher charges at Amsterdam Schiphol airport and increased maintenance costs. It has also run up against capacity caps at Schiphol, which it says hurt its ability to cater to transfer passengers and threaten its business model. The carrier notes that Rintel's core focus will be on “strengthening its financial health to meet the group's ambitious medium-term targets". These include an 8%-plus operating margin for 2026-28, up from around 5% in 2024. "KLM operates in a challenging and highly competitive environment," states Rintel. "To be successful in that context, we must have a solid operational and financial foundation. That is why we are intensifying and accelerating our transformation. We will take structural measures to simplify our organisation, improve our operation, increase our revenue, and reduce our costs." Air France-KLM chief executive Benjamin Smith observes that KLM has faced an "adverse Dutch aviation environment" post-pandemic, citing "significant increases of taxes and external costs". He describes the task of restoring the carrier's performance as "demanding", adding: "The group will increase its support to KLM and ensure additional synergies are found. Marjan has my full trust and support to tackle the considerable challenges that KLM faces". In addition to renewing Rintel's term, KLM says it will appoint a new operating chief when the post's current holder, Maarten Stienen, steps down in May.