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AAIB says Air India AI171 investigation will reach final report by October 2026; Supreme Court dispute over releasing CVR record

India’s aircraft accident investigation body (AAIB) told the Supreme Court that it expects to complete its AI171 probe and submit a final report by October 2026. The filing says a cockpit voice recorder transcript and psychological autopsy have been prepared, while the AAIB opposes public release of cockpit recordings, citing legal limits on disclosure of probe material.

Discovered 2026-07-14T21:29:42.015755-07:00 | 2026-07-14T21:29:42.015755-07:00

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Sets the latest, court-backed timeline for when the AI171 investigation will publish findings, with the AAIB targeting a final report submission by October 2026.
Confirms key investigative work is already in advanced stages (CVR transcript preparation and psychological autopsy), shaping what evidence may be available to regulators and operators later.
Raises regulatory-and-legal constraints on what accident evidence can be disclosed (AAIB argument that law bars release of probe material), affecting how airlines, OEMs, and safety stakeholders access and manage safety learnings.

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