<h1>Pilots' association seeks observer status in Boeing 787-8 crash investigation that killed 260 people</h1> A pilots' association requested inclusion as observers in the ongoing investigation of an airline crash that killed 260 people in June. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff during a flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau stated it was premature to draw conclusions about the crash causes and urged against speculation while the probe continues. The pilots' association cited international aviation standards and global best practices, noting that pilot unions routinely participate as technical advisers in crash investigations in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. The association emphasized the need for diligent, transparent, and impartial investigation while welcoming the bureau's appeal against premature public speculation about the incident.