Hours after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)’s preliminary investigation report of the Air India crash was released, Boeing said it will continue to provide all support required for the probe. Air India said it will take on board its pilot community by holding dedicated sessions in the coming days to review the preliminary report.
In a statement, Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg said, “Our deepest condolences go out to the loved ones of the passengers and crew on board Air India Flight 171, as well as everyone affected in Ahmedabad”.
“I have spoken with Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran to offer our full support, and a Boeing team stands ready to support the investigation led by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau,” Ortberg said. “Boeing will defer to India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to provide information about Air India Flight 171, in adherence with the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization protocol,” he added.
Air India said Preliminary investigation report has been officially released in the recent tragic accident involving our flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12. As aviation professionals, we understand top importance from every safety event is the learning to ensure safe skies,” Air India senior vice president for flight operations, Manish Uppal said in a communication to pilots.
This tragedy, he said, has deeply influenced the aviation fraternity and Air India pilot community. “The initial report gives the airline an initial insight. This is not the last word, but an important step in identifying factors and ensuring that all possible measures are taken to prevent such a tragedy from reoccurring,” he said. Uppal said that pilots are trained to stay under pressure, to continuously learn, and to act decisively when it matters most, adding, “let us apply the same now. Together, we will reflect, react and rise more than before.” “We will organise a dedicated session in the coming days to review the report together,” he added.