He added that the state government has reached out to the families of the deceased spread across 18 districts of Gujarat. Each family has been assigned a dedicated team consisting of a senior officer,

CHENNAI: The compensation offered by the Tata Group, which owns Air India, for the victims of the AI171 plane crash, aligns with previous industry practices in India concerning aviation accidents, say industry experts.

In a major development, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has constituted a high-level committee to investigate the tragic Air India flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 265 lives — marking the deadliest aviation disaster in Indian history.

Naidu says a high-level committee and AAIB are investigating, while DGCA mandates extended surveillance on Boeing 787s to enhance safety protocols. The government aims for swift action and comprehensive insights into the incident.

The passenger list for Air India Flight AI171, which crashed after takeoff from Ahmedabad, has been released. Over 230 passengers were onboard en route to London.

Dreamliner, operating from Ahmedabad to London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed minutes after takeoff on June 12, claiming at least 265 lives and injuring several others.

India's Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has, meanwhile, formed a High-Level Multi-disciplinary Committee, headed by the Union Home Secretary, to examine the causes leading to the crash of Air India Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick Airport (London) on June 12, 2025.

Air India flight AI171 crashed on Thursday - killing all but one of the 242 people onboard - and friends and relatives assistance centres have been created at London Gatwick and other airports