Air India CEO says June crash was devastating, pledges continued support for victims

Air India Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson on Wednesday described the June plane crash as “absolutely devastating” for the people, families, and staff involved. Speaking at the Aviation India and South Asia 2025 conference in New Delhi, Wilson said the airline has been doing everything possible to support those affected and help them move forward.

The Air India Boeing 787-8 operating flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed soon after take-off on June 12, killing 260 people, including 241 passengers, in one of India’s worst air disasters.

Wilson said the airline has completed interim compensation for victims and others impacted by the crash and is now working on final settlements.