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Sources say that the preliminary report on the Air India crash is expected to be released Friday.

Three sources told us on Tuesday that a preliminary report about the crash of the Air India jetliner in June, which killed 260 passengers, is likely to be released this Friday. This could give early insights into the worst aviation accident in the past decade.

The report of Indian investigators is expected to be released on Friday. However, sources familiar with the matter have warned that plans may change. It's also unclear how much information will be included in the document. This comes approximately 30 days after June 12th tragedy.

Sources spoke under condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak with media.

The London bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad. It started losing height when it reached an altitude of about 650 feet. 241 people were killed on board, and the remainder on the ground.

Air Current, an aviation publication, reported Tuesday that the investigation into the Air India Flight 171 crash focuses on the movement and position of the switches for the fuel controls on the Boeing 787. This is after analyzing the flight data recorders and voice data records.

Air Current reported that the people claimed the information available on the black boxes couldn't rule out or confirm improper, inadvertent, or intentional actions which preceded or were followed by the apparent loss in thrust before the crash.

The majority of air crashes are the result of multiple factors. Last month, it was reported that the investigation is focused at least in part on engine thrust.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of India, which is the lead investigator under international standards, did not immediately respond to a comment request outside normal business hours.

Earlier, ANI News in India reported, citing reliable sources, that the AAIB investigators had submitted the preliminary report about the crash to civil aviation ministry.

Could not confirm immediately the report.

After the crash, it took investigators about two weeks to download data from flight recorders. The Indian government only held one press conference and took no questions.

Two senior sources confirmed that India has reversed its earlier decision, reported by, to prevent an U.N. aviation inspector from joining the investigation.

After a request from the agency, a specialist of the U.N. International Civil Aviation Organization was granted the status of an observer.

ICAO refused to comment and added in a press release that any discussion about "cooperative arrangements" would require the authorisation of the state.

The crash has put in doubt the ambitious campaign of the Tata Group to rebuild Air India's fleet and restore its reputation after it takes over the carrier from the government by 2022.

India's development plans are based on the growth of aviation. New Delhi says it wants India to become a global aviation hub that creates jobs, similar to Dubai, where much of India's international travel is currently handled.

The recent plane crash will be discussed by a panel of Indian legislators. They have invited industry and government officials from India to answer their questions. Reporting by Kanjyik in Bengaluru; Allison Lampert and David Shepardson, in Montreal and Washington; and Mrigank and Jamie Freeda.

(source: Reuters)