Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 carrying 242 people, crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad on its way to London.

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi stated, "Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani lost his life during the Air India crash in Ahmedabad on 12th June. Today, at around 11:10 AM, his DNA has matched. He worked for the people of the state for several years."

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,

Sources said the VT-ANB 787-8 Dreamliner that was operating flight AI171 underwent a major maintenance check (C check) in June 2022 and was due for its next check in December 2025. The right-hand engine returned from the shop,

Tragedy strikes as Air India Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London crashes shortly after takeoff. Learn about the route map, rescue efforts, and ongoing investigation.

The Centre confirmed that Air India flight AI171 lost contact with ATC before crashing, with the pilots' final message being 'Mayday'. A high-level panel was formed to investigate the crash, the Centre informed.

A’ was one of the 238 economy class seats in the ill-fated Air India Dreamliner that crashed on Thursday, killing 241 people onboard and leaving just one survivor.

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.

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.