Data recovery from the flight data recorders aboard Air India flight 171, which tragically crashed on June 12, began this past week.

A panel of Indian lawmakers will review safety in the country's civil aviation sector and has invited several industry and government officials to answer questions on July 9, with topics set to include Air India's recent plane crash.

The investigation into the Air India Flight AI-171 crash, which claimed 260 lives, has expanded to include the possibility of sabotageBlack box data recovered from the wreckage is being analysed by Indian and US aviation experts to determine the causeAuthorities are examining every angle,