Bhubaneswar, Feb. 2 -- Air India on Monday grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating on the London-Bengaluru route after one of its pilots reported a possible defect in the aircraft's fuel control switch. The airline said the matter is being examined on priority, with Boeing and the aircraft's original equipment manufacturer involved in the process.

OEM and Boeing Involved

The airline confirmed that the matter has been flagged to Boeing, and the aircraft's original equipment manufacturer has been engaged to examine the reported issue thoroughly. The inspection is being carried out on a priority basis to assess whether there is any technical fault in the fuel control switch.

In a statement, the airline said it is aware that one of it...