India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) announced on the first anniversary of the disaster that the investigation into the Air India crash remains ongoing, with the final report to be issued "upon completion".

The agency said "significant progress" had been made, particularly in the examination and analysis of aircraft systems, flight‑recorder data, engine‑related components, maintenance and operational records.

Although progress is noted, no completion date has yet been provided by the AAIB.

The crash of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which departed Ahmedabad en route to London on 12 June 2025, has spurred widespread speculation regarding its cause.

A preliminary report released on 12 July last year found that just seconds after take‑off, the fuel‑control switches moved abruptly to the "cut‑off" position, starving the engines of fuel and causing a total loss of power.

Audio recordings from the cockpit captured one pilot asking the other why he had done it, with the other replying that he had not; investigators have not identified who made either statement.

Following the preliminary report, both The Wall Street Journal and Reuters highlighted new details suggesting focus on the senior pilot in the cockpit – Captain Sabharwal.

According to Reuters, an airline cockpit recording shows dialogue that supports the view the "captain cut the flow of fuel to the plane's engines", citing unnamed sources.

These reports triggered a strong backlash from pilots' associations in India, who criticised the coverage and denied that the senior pilot was responsible, with the AAIB also rejecting any implication of intent.