Air India 787 Ahmedabad Crash: No Light At The End Of The Tunnel - OpEd

A year after Air India’s Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad, the investigation remains open with no final report issued. The AAIB reports significant progress examining aircraft systems, flight‑recorder data, engine components, maintenance, and operational records, but timelines are undefined. The June 12, 2025 crash killed around 260 people and prompted a vigil by more than 250 relatives at a Gujarat hotel. International rules typically require a final report within a year, but interim statements may be released if a full conclusion is delayed. Preliminary findings released last year indicated both engines lost fuel nearly simultaneously after takeoff, prompting cockpit confusion, while investigators await a conclusive cause.