LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:

The Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation issued a statement on the progress of the Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's investigation.

A DfT spokesperson said:

This was a tragic accident, and our thoughts remain with the victims and their families.

Weacknowledgethe Indian authorities'statement and we look forward to the publication of the final investigation reportin due course.

Read the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch's Air India Flight AI-171 anniversary statement.

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