Talks on the matter reportedly began earlier this year --- slowing briefly after the devastating Ahmedabad plane crash.

With 260 casualties and only one surviving passenger, the Air India 171 crash is one of the deadliest aviation incidents in recent history — and so far it’s proving to be one of the most frustratingly opaque.

Air India reports no issues with fuel switches in Boeing fleet after Ahmedabad crash kills 260 - US officials familiar with crash investigation say they believe the captain may have cut off fuel switc

Air India plane crash investigators have found both of the Boeing 787's "black boxes," hopefully brining an understanding of the cause of the disaster a step closer.

Preliminary report reveals Air India crash was triggered by sudden fuel cut-off after take-off, killing 260, cockpit confusion and faulty switches noted.

Air India says it has completed precautionary inspections on the locking mechanism of fuel control switches for select Boeing aircrafts

The crash deals a fresh blow to the beleaguered U.S. plane maker, which has been mired by safety and production issues in recent years.

The troubles at Boeing have mounted in recent years, including the Boeing 737 Max fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019, and a Alaska Airlines (ALK) plane's midair panel blowout, also on a 737 Max, in 2024.

With conclusive information hard to come by weeks after the fatal Air India crash, the aviation industry has shifted its focus to possible pilot error.