Through the Reader lens — In June 2025, Air India Flight AI-171 crashed near Ahmedabad, prompting petitions in the Supreme Court seeking answers and accountability. Investigators from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) launched a probe that has included four simulation tests and input from international experts, rather than being a routine DGCA in-house exercise. Petitioners pushed the Court for faster disclosure, but the bench has directed them to await the AAIB's draft final report. The Government of India has told the Court the draft report is on track to be submitted in October 2025. Coverage across Indian outlets is neutral and broadly consistent, with no visible contest over facts — the central question is timeliness, not findings. Until the draft report is published, judicial and public scrutiny will remain on hold. Watch for the Court's response if the October deadline slips, and how families react to the final recommendations.