A year after the crash of Air India Flight AI-171, which killed 260 people including 19 on the ground, the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) issued an interim statement saying significant progress has been made in the investigation. The AAIB says the probe's purpose is not to apportion blame but to enhance safety. The AAIB expressed condolences for the crash and urged all stakeholders, including the media and the public, to refrain from speculation or premature conclusions while the investigation is ongoing. According to orissapost.com, the AAIB stated that the final investigation report will be released after completion of all investigative activities, requisite international review and consultation processes, and did not mention any tentative deadline for its release. The Civil Aviation Minister reiterated a commitment to a thorough and objective determination of the accident's causes. The Federation of Indian Pilots is requesting B787 simulator tests to verify aspects of the probe. The crash involved a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.