NEW DELHI: Air India will “organise an in depth session (for its pilots) to assessment (preliminary investigation) report” on the June 12 crash in Ahmedabad of AI-171, a Dreamliner.The airline’s head of flight operations, Captain Manish Uppal, wrote to its pilots on Saturday after Plane Accident Investigation Bureau launched the preliminary report of the investigation into the crash of AI-171, saying: “The preliminary report provides us an preliminary perception. This isn’t the final phrase, however a starting – an vital step in figuring out components and guaranteeing that every one attainable measures are taken to stop such a tragedy from re-occurring… urge you learn the hooked up report rigorously and with an expert lens. You probably have questions, please talk about with (us)… dedicated to keep up open communication and supply readability, wherever attainable.”The crash has had a devastating psychological impression on the aviation group, particularly Air India crew members. “The emotional impact of such an occasion is actual, and it’s okay to really feel a collection of feelings (like) sorrow and even anger… help assets can be found to you thru a peer help programme and firm psychologists. As pilots, we’re skilled to remain below strain; to repeatedly study and to behave decisively when it issues most. Allow us to apply the identical now. Collectively, we are going to replicate, react and rise greater than earlier than,” Uppal wrote.In the meantime, after the report was made public, AI mentioned in an announcement that it “stands in solidarity with the households and people affected by the AI-171 tragedy. We proceed to mourn the loss and are totally dedicated to offering help throughout this troublesome time.”“We acknowledge receipt of the preliminary report launched by the Plane Accident Investigation Bureau on July 12, 2025. Air India is working intently with stakeholders, together with regulators. We proceed to totally cooperate with the AAIB and different authorities as their investigation progresses. Given the lively nature of the investigation, we’re unable to touch upon particular particulars and refer all such enquiries to the AAIB,” Air India mentioned.
