A high-level panel has been set up to investigate the causes of the Ahmedabad plane crash and the investigation is progressing smoothly, the government said on Saturday. The black box of Air India's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane that crashed on Thursday (June 12) was recovered from the site on Friday evening (June 13).

Air India on Saturday said it is in the process of completing the one-time safety inspections, as mandated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.

The investigation into Air India flight 171 crash opens up questions into the many concerns surrounding Boeing's 787.

Air India has set up a dedicated passenger helpline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information.Indian government has activated helpline for AI171 crash in Ahmedabad Airport: 9974111327.Operational Control Room has been activated at the Ministry of Civil Aviation to coordinate all details.

The crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner passenger jet in India on Thursday is renewing scrutiny of the company’s safety record after a yearslong quality crisis.

The Air India flight fell from the sky on Thursday and killed at least 270 people in Gujarat state, officials said Saturday.