New Delhi, July 18 -- The Airline Pilots' Association - India (ALPA-I) on Friday welcomed recent statement by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India regarding the tragic accident in Ahmedabad involving Air India Flight VT-ANB that killed 260 people on June 12. ALPA-I said AAIB's appeal to the media and public to refrain from speculation is a vital step in protecting the integrity of the investigative process.

"We thank the AAIB for addressing public concerns and making a much-needed appeal to the

media and public to refrain from speculation, premature conclusions, or unverified narratives while the investigation is ongoing," ALPA-I said in a press statement.

This is a vital step in protecting the integrity of the in...