India's aircraft accident investigation authority is set to release its final report next month into the crash of a London-bound Air India flight that went down shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on 12 June 2025, killing 260 people. As the airline awaits the findings, it is grappling with a deepening crisis marked by leadership turmoil, mounting losses and operational setbacks.

Chief executive Campbell Wilson resigned as the carrier reported losses of about 2.4 billion dollars for the year ending March 2026, making it the largest loss-making company within the Tata Group, which reacquired the airline from the government in 2022. Board-level discussions have focused on cost-cutting and possible greater involvement from Singapore Airlines, a significant shareholder, as the airline struggles to deliver on its five-year turnaround plan.

Air India has also faced safety and operational concerns, including regulatory violations and flight disruptions, while aircraft delivery delays, route suspensions and a weaker rupee have hurt revenues and raised costs. Analysts say additional financial support from its owners may be necessary, but warn that the final crash report could further damage the airline's reputation depending on its findings.