Following the deadly crash of an Air India flight last week, investigators have made progress by recovering the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from the wreckage. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed moments after take-off from Ahmedabad, India, resulting in the deaths of at least 270 individuals. The CVR, along with the flight data recorder (FDR), which records crucial flight data, are essential in determining the cause of the accident.

Both the CVR and FDR, also known as the 'black box', are designed to survive crashes and aid in reconstructing the final moments of a flight. The investigation into the crash is being led by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) with assistance from teams in the US and the UK. Officials from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have also been involved in surveying the crash site.

A high-level committee established by the Indian government is set to convene its first meeting to analyze the crash and propose new standard operating procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future. Meanwhile, families of the victims are still awaiting the identification and return of their loved ones' remains, a process that has been slow and challenging due to the extent of the crash.

More than 90 victims have been identified through DNA matching, with bodies being gradually returned to families. For many families, the wait for closure continues as officials work diligently to complete the identification process. The recovery of the CVR marks a significant step forward in the investigation into the tragic Air India plane crash.