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India launches aviation safety review following Air India Flight 171 crash

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India launches aviation safety review following Air India Flight 171 crash
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Air India Flight 171 | Simple Flying

On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after departing from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad en route to London Gatwick Airport. The crash marked the first fatal accident and hull loss for the Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' family. Tragically, all but one of the jet's 242 occupants perished, along with 19 individuals on the ground.

In response to this disaster, India's government is planning a comprehensive review of the nation's aviation safety sector. The review will involve lawmakers and key stakeholders, including major airlines like Air India. According to Reuters, a draft memo indicates that "airport operators, air traffic controllers, and airlines including Air India and IndiGo" are being asked to participate in this review.

Since the crash occurred nearly three weeks ago, Air India has faced scrutiny over alleged unsafe practices. A video surfaced suggesting that the aircraft had issues on its previous flight. CEO Campbell Wilson stated: "Arising from this tragedy, and as directed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), we have been conducting thorough safety inspections on our 33 Boeing 787 aircraft." He confirmed that inspections were completed on 26 aircraft which were cleared for service.

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The government plans to convene officials and industry stakeholders on July 9th to discuss safety concerns in Indian civil aviation. While not explicitly mentioned in official documents, it is expected that Flight 171's crash will be a focal point of these discussions. Lawmaker RK Chaudhary emphasized that without addressing such incidents during reviews, airlines may not become vigilant about safety issues.

Beyond reviewing aviation safety standards, Money Control reports that India has delayed divesting certain ex-Air India subsidiaries due to weak investor sentiment and regulatory challenges.

The crash remains a significant news story as it represents both a first for Boeing's Dreamliner series and the deadliest air incident since Malaysia Airlines MH17 in 2014. Investigations continue amid tensions between Indian authorities and international counterparts from France, the UK, and the US.

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