The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing have privately issued notifications that the fuel switch locks on Boeing planes are safe, a document seen by Reuters showed and four sources with knowledge of the matter said.

The US 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, a document seen by Reuters showed.

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,