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Jun 20, 2025
Air India CEO ensures maximum safety after AI171 crash
After the heartbreaking crash of Air India flight AI171 in Ahmedabad that claimed 241 lives, including ex-Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, the airline is putting extra focus on safety.
CEO Campbell Wilson says all Boeing 787s are getting additional checks to meet DGCA standards, and pre-flight inspections will keep happening to make sure everything's up to mark.
TL;DR
Air India has mobilized around 500 workers in Ahmedabad to help families affected by the crash, already reaching out to over 200 families.
Employees returning from duty are being offered time off and counseling support.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is leading the investigation and has promised open communication as things move forward.