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Air India crisis deepens ahead of final Ahmedabad crash report
The impending final AAIB report into the June 2025 Ahmedabad crash looms as Air India grapples with a leadership vacuum, heavy losses, and tightening external pressures. The airline faces governance changes, regulatory scrutiny, and questions about its turnaround strategy amid currency and fuel-cost challenges.
Why It Matters
The investigation's findings could shape Air India's reputation and future funding needs, affecting the Tata-Singapore Airlines turnaround plan and the carrier's ability to stabilise its finances.
Timeline
7 Events
AAIB final report on Ahmedabad crash expected
May 12, 2026
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is expected to release its final report on the June 12, 2025 Ahmedabad crash in under a month, as reported in the article published on May 12, 2026.
Air India board meeting amid turnaround plans
May 2026
Air India's board met in May 2026 and discussed cost-cutting measures, warning staff of tough times.
Singapore Airlines leadership visits Air India HQ in Mumbai
April 2026
Senior leadership from Singapore Airlines arrived at Air India's headquarters in Mumbai, fueling talks of deeper involvement; Singapore Airlines holds a 25.1% stake in Air India.
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns
April 2026
Air India's chief executive officer Campbell Wilson resigned midterm; losses for the year ending March 2026 reportedly reached about $2.4 billion.
Delhi–Vancouver flight return due to lack of Canadian airspace approval
March 2026
In March 2026, Air India's Delhi–Vancouver flight was forced to return to Delhi after nearly eight hours in flight because it did not have regulatory approval to enter Canadian airspace.
Ahmedabad crash of Air India Flight AI-171
June 12, 2025
Air India flight AI‑171 crashed seconds after take-off from Ahmedabad in western India, killing 260 people.
Air India safety violations under regulator audit
2025
India's aviation regulator uncovered 51 safety violations at Air India as part of its annual audit, seven of which were the highest-level violations.