The DGCA's recent order is a direct response to both the preliminary findings of the Air India crash and similar prior guidelines from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which had urged operators to check the locking features of these critical switches. Although the FAA maintains that the fuel switches are safe, they had previously recommended voluntary inspections due to reports of safety issues. The crash report suggests the switches were unintentionally moved to a "cut-off" position, severely affecting the aircraft's thrust.

Amidst these developments, the Indian Commercial Pilots' Association has come to the defense of the flight crew, asserting they acted according to their training during challenging circumstances. Investigations continue as stakeholders, including airlines worldwide, assess the necessary safety protocols in light of the crash findings. Meanwhile, South Korea is also preparing to implement similar checks for its Boeing-operating airlines.