Air India crash probe draft report expected in early October

Air India’s draft final report into the AI-171 Ahmedabad crash is expected in a sealed cover in the first week of October, as the Supreme Court hears petitions seeking an independent investigation.

— Filed Tue, 28 Jul, 2026, 16:48 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Air India’s draft final report on the June 2025 Ahmedabad AI-171 crash is expected in a sealed cover in early October, after the probe missed its one-year deadline. The Supreme Court is hearing petitions seeking an independent investigation.

Why this matters

The expected AI-171 report follows Air India’s recent network expansion moves, including Easy Connect from Amritsar to 27 global destinations and support for a 44-airport hub network.

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