Air India (AI) replaced the Throttle Control Module (TCM) of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner twice—in 2019 and 2023—as part of a scheduled maintenance directive issued by Boeing in 2019.
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Bhavya Velani
Bhavya Velani is the founder of Aviation A2Z. Bhavya started Aviation A2Z as a YouTube channel and created unique and engaging content for aviation professionals. He is very passionate about writing aviation blogs and creating content. Founded in 2018, Aviation A2Z has grown rapidly, with over 5 million monthly visitors. Bhavya writes for Airways Magazine, AIRLIVE, AeroXplorer, Travel Radar, and other global publications.
Aviation influencer Sam Chui, one of the world’s most prominent aviation content creators, celebrated his wedding in a uniquely aviation-themed style.
A tragic incident involving Air India (AI) Flight 171 has led to intense scrutiny over cockpit control reliability after both engine fuel control switches unexpectedly moved to “CUTOFF” shortly after takeoff from Mumbai Airport (BOM), resulting in a dual engine failure.
FedEx Express (FX) is set to receive the world’s first converted ATR 72-600 LCD freighter from ACIA Aero Leasing, following a definitive sale agreement.
Air India (AI) Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route from Ahmedabad (AMD) to London Gatwick (LGW), crashed shortly after takeoff on 12 June 2025.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that three international airlines are planning to launch new direct flights to Bali (DPS), Asia’s most celebrated island destination.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is set to release the preliminary findings into the Air India (AI) Boeing 787-8 crash that occurred on June 12.
A viral video encouraging travelers to pack meals from Delta Air Lines (DL) lounges—like the Delta Sky Club at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)—has ignited fierce online debate.
Qatar Airways (QR) has accelerated its rollout of free high-speed inflight Wi-Fi powered by Starlink, becoming one of the first major global carriers to offer complimentary satellite connectivity across its long-haul fleet.
Singapore Airlines (SQ), operates the world’s longest nonstop commercial flight to New York City (JFK) from Singapore (SIN), lasting an extraordinary 18 hours and 45 minutes.