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India to issue interim findings, not a final report, on Air India 787-8 crash as investigation complexity delays timeline

Indian investigators will prepare an interim report ahead of the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash anniversary, rather than the final accident report expected under international timelines. The update follows the ongoing investigation into fuel-switching allegations on a separate Air India flight from London.

Discovered 2021-04-21T16:29:42.176993-07:00 | 2021-04-21T16:29:42.176993-07:00

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The decision to publish interim findings instead of a final report keeps key causal questions officially unresolved, extending uncertainty for regulators, insurers, and operators following the June 787-8 crash discussed in BBC: Unresolved June 2025 Ahmedabad 787-8 crash triggers pressure on Air India turnaround.
Timelines matter for safety-case closure: under international rules, a final report is normally due within a year, with interim statements required if the investigation runs long.
A parallel inquiry into alleged fuel-switching on another Air India flight from London underscores that multiple investigative threads could shape future operational and compliance actions for airlines.

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