The airline has announced an additional interim compensation of ₹25 lakh (approximately £21,000) each for the families of the deceased and the sole survivor. This is in addition to the ₹1 crore (approximately £85,000) financial support previously announced by Tata Sons.
The crash, which occurred on June 12, 2025, shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, resulted in the loss of 241 lives on board and at least 29 fatalities on the ground. The aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was en route to London Gatwick Airport. The sole survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a 40-year-old British national, was seated in 11A and managed to escape the wreckage. Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson visited the crash site in Ahmedabad and met with some of the victims’ families. He stated that over 200 trained personnel have been deployed in the city to offer continuous assistance, including dedicated caregivers and access to counseling services.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered enhanced safety inspections for Air India’s entire Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 fleet. The aircraft’s black box, comprising the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), was recovered from the wreckage and is currently being analyzed by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to determine the cause of the crash. The crash has raised concerns about aviation safety, especially regarding the Boeing 787-8 model, which had not previously been involved in a fatal accident.
 The investigation is ongoing, with international agencies from the U.S., UK, and other affected nations offering assistance. As the investigation progresses, authorities are working diligently to provide answers to the families affected by this tragedy and to ensure that such an incident does not occur again.
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