Air India CEO Campbell Wilson spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday about the June crash of AI171, an incident that has the airline under increased scrutiny.

On June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed just moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 260 people and becoming the deadliest airplane crash in ten years. Preliminary reports suggest the fuel switches were turned to CUTOFF a few seconds after takeoff, leading to a loss of thrust and the ultimate crash of the aircraft.

Air India CEO Speaks Out

Wilson spoke Wednesday at the Aviation India and South Asia Summit & Exhibition in New Delhi. During his remarks, he described the June accident as ‘devastating’ and said the airline is doing everything it can to support those who have been affected by the

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