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Beyond the Preliminary Report: Systematic Failures and Accountability in Aviation | TPF Webinar

Beyond the Preliminary Report: Systematic Failures, Design Defects, and the Question of Accountability in Aviation Safety In this high-stakes policy discussion hosted by The Peninsula Foundation, we examine the aviation safety, regulatory, and accountability questions raised by recent Boeing aircraft crashes, with particular focus on the Air India Flight AI-171 Dreamliner disaster. Moving beyond preliminary reports and media narratives, the webinar interrogates whether accident investigations today risk being shaped by systemic and commercial pressures that may obscure deeper structural and engineering failures. The discussion asks a fundamental question: Is safety keeping pace with growth, or being compromised by cost pressures, design complexity, and regulatory gaps? A central focus is the crash of Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that went down seconds after takeoff in June 2025, prompting global scrutiny. Drawing lessons from the 737 MAX experience, the webinar also examines whether a broader pattern exists in how safety risks are framed, investigated, and communicated to the public. Bringing together veteran aviators, aviation safety strategists, and investigative journalists, the panel assesses how commercial pressures, weakened oversight, and regulatory capture may be reshaping aviation safety culture worldwide. The discussion underscores the urgent need for transparent investigations, stronger institutional safeguards, and a renewed commitment to passenger safety as the non-negotiable foundation of civil aviation. 🗓️ Date: Sunday, 01 February 2026 🕕 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM IST 💻 Platform: Online (Zoom) 🎙️ Speakers’ Bios: Captain Ajit Agtey – IAF Veteran, Experimental Test Pilot, and Airline Commander A 1971 war veteran and former Group Captain in the Indian Air Force, Captain Agtey later built an extensive civil aviation career, logging over 18,000 flying hours, including 10,000 on Boeing 737 variants. An experimental test pilot and now a simulator instructor with CAE, he brings rare operational and technical insight into aircraft systems and flight safety. Captain Amit Singh – Aviation Safety Strategist & Founder, Safety Matters Foundation A veteran aviator with 25 years in civil aviation, Captain Singh has flown over 12,000 hours on Boeing 777 and Airbus A320 aircraft. Founder of India’s only independent aviation safety think tank, he is a leading voice on regulatory reform, data-driven safety practices, and human factors in aviation. Ms Rachel Chitra (David) – Investigative Journalist An investigative reporter and Reuters Fellow, Rachel Chitra David has reported for Reuters, Forbes, and The Times of India. Her recent investigative series on the Air India 171 crash and its safety implications brings a rigorous public interest lens to questions of transparency and accountability in aviation investigations. Mr S Raghotham – Journalist & Strategic Analyst With over two decades in journalism and policy research, Mr Raghotham has worked with major publications and think tanks in India and abroad. A Chevening Scholar with a background in defence and security analysis, he provides geopolitical and institutional context to aviation governance challenges. Moderator: Air Marshal M Matheswaran AVSM VM PhD (Retd) – Founder & President, The Peninsula Foundation A former senior IAF commander and strategic thinker, Air Marshal Matheswaran leads TPF’s mission to foster informed dialogue on national security, governance, and institutional reform.