WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI/MONTREAL >> The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing have privately issued notifications that the fuel switch locks on Boeing planes are safe, with the FAA saying they are safe,

The FAA and Boeing have confirmed the safety of fuel switch locks on Boeing planes following a crash involving a 787-8 model. The FAA issued a Continued Airworthiness Notification, stating no unsafe condition exists,

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing (NYSE:BA) have privately issued communications stating that the fuel control switch locks found on various Boeing aircraft, including the 787, don’t pose a safety risk,