AI171 Crash Report Expected This Year, Minister Says as Probe Advances

Overview

• Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed on June 12, 2025, killing 260 people, and the AAIB is leading the investigation.
• Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu told the Rajya Sabha the probe is progressing at a very good pace and the final report is likely to be released by year-end.
• The ministry says all required resources are being provided to AAIB, while DGCA has strengthened safety oversight with digital monitoring such as the 'Track by Tail' programme and an added inspection layer from headquarters.
• DGCA engaged airlines and issued advisories for West Asia routes, requiring operations only when full safety is assured, and about 90,000 passengers returned to India in the past week as carriers adjusted schedules.
• Noida International Airport received its DGCA aerodrome licence and could begin operations in roughly 45 days after airline scheduling and procedural clearances, according to the minister.