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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.
