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.

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.

CHENNAI: The compensation offered by the Tata Group, which owns Air India, for the victims of the AI171 plane crash, aligns with previous industry practices in India concerning aviation accidents, say industry experts.

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.

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

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.

A’ was one of the 238 economy class seats in the ill-fated Air India Dreamliner that crashed on Thursday, killing 241 people onboard and leaving just one survivor.

Only after 241 passengers flying on the Air India-operated Boeing 747-8 Dreamliner aircraft died in the horrific plane crash in Ahmedabad, the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) came to action after 24 hours and directed Air India to carry out additional maintenance actions on all their Boeing Dreamliner aircraft.

Tragedy strikes as Air India Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London crashes shortly after takeoff. Learn about the route map, rescue efforts, and ongoing investigation.

Air India AI171 used full 11,499-ft Runway 23 at Ahmedabad before takeoff, confirms FlightRadar24; cause of crash under probe, one survivor reported.

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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.