Preliminary Report Into Air India Crash Expected Friday: Focus on Engine Thrust, Fuel Controls

Air India Crash Update: A preliminary report into the fatal crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad, which claimed 241 lives, is expected to be released by Friday. Investigators have narrowed their focus to the aircraft’s fuel control switches, following detailed analysis of black box data and a Boeing simulation. While mechanical failure hasn’t been ruled in, sources say the movement of the switches could have played a pivotal role. The report is being closely watched amid growing pressure for transparency and accountability in India’s aviation sector. Here's everything we know so far.