The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has formally requested a hearing with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) regarding the final report on the June 2025 Air India crash. The pilots' body aims to ensure its technical inputs are included, following a Supreme Court assurance. The report is expected in October 2026, and the outcome will be crucial for aviation safety standards and operational oversight.
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has requested a personal hearing with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) before the final report on the Air India Flight 171 accident is released. In a formal letter, the pilots' organization asked for a meeting to take place on or before September 15, 2026. This request follows a Supreme Court order from July 28, 2026, which noted that the government had provided an assurance that the FIP’s recommendations would be considered during the investigation process.
The accident involving the Boeing 787, which occurred on June 12, 2025, near Ahmedabad, resulted in 260 fatalities. As the investigation enters its final stages, the FIP has emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of its submissions. The organization intends to present its views on critical technical areas, including simulator testing, human factors, crew performance, and aircraft system behavior.
The FIP stated that its objective is not to influence the independent investigation, but to ensure that operational and technical perspectives are thoroughly reviewed before the final conclusions are drawn. The pilots' body has also asked for a detailed breakdown of how its previous submissions were evaluated and the reasoning behind any rejected proposals.
The AAIB is expected to release its final report in the first week of October 2026. For the aviation sector and the airline, the findings will be significant. A detailed investigation report often leads to new safety recommendations, changes in operational protocols, or updates to training requirements. If the report highlights issues related to maintenance, crew training, or system protocols, it could lead to increased regulatory scrutiny for the airline.
From a business and operational perspective, the outcome of this investigation is a key monitorable. While the airline is not publicly traded on its own, stakeholders and the broader aviation industry will be watching how the findings impact safety standards and regulatory compliance. The focus for observers will be on the final report's conclusions and whether it calls for systemic changes in how such long-haul flights are managed and operated. Investors and industry watchers will track the report's release in October to understand the potential implications for operational costs and regulatory requirements in the Indian aviation market.