He added that the state government has reached out to the families of the deceased spread across 18 districts of Gujarat. Each family has been assigned a dedicated team consisting of a senior officer,

Sources said the VT-ANB 787-8 Dreamliner that was operating flight AI171 underwent a major maintenance check (C check) in June 2022 and was due for its next check in December 2025. The right-hand engine returned from the shop,

In a major development, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has constituted a high-level committee to investigate the tragic Air India flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 265 lives — marking the deadliest aviation disaster in Indian history.

Air India on Saturday announced an additional compensation of ₹25 lakh (approximately 21,000 British Pounds) for the families of the victims of the AI171 crash, to help address their immediate financial needs.

Naidu says a high-level committee and AAIB are investigating, while DGCA mandates extended surveillance on Boeing 787s to enhance safety protocols. The government aims for swift action and comprehensive insights into the incident.

The Centre confirmed that Air India flight AI171 lost contact with ATC before crashing, with the pilots' final message being 'Mayday'. A high-level panel was formed to investigate the crash, the Centre informed.

Dreamliner, operating from Ahmedabad to London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed minutes after takeoff on June 12, claiming at least 265 lives and injuring several others.

India's Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has, meanwhile, formed a High-Level Multi-disciplinary Committee, headed by the Union Home Secretary, to examine the causes leading to the crash of Air India Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick Airport (London) on June 12, 2025.

In the wake of the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 on Thursday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has mandated an extensive inspection of all Boeing 787 aircraft in India's fleet.

National Investigation Agency and other central agencies have joined the probe, visiting the crash site on Friday to assist with forensic examination

By Srijanee Chakraborty CCTV footage of a blast in Lebanon has surfaced with false claims that it shows visuals of the Air India flight hitting BJ Medical College on June 12. BOOM found that the viral video is of a recording of a blast that struck Sheikh Ragheb Harb University Hospital in Lebanon's Toul in February,