 "Parts of an Air India plane that crashed on Thursday are seen on top of a building in Ahmedabad, India. AP")
In a message to certain Air India staff members, CEO Campbell Wilson on Monday (July 14) shared findings from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s (AAIB) preliminary report on the Ahmedabad plane crash. Wilson in his letter claimed that the report found no mechanical or maintenance issues with the ill-fated aircraft.
He stressed that all necessary maintenance checks tasks were completed and that there was no issue with the quality of fuel and no abnormality with the take-off roll.
He also noted that the pilots passed their mandatory pre-flight breathalyser tests, with no unusual medical observations reported.
“I would also remind that, out of an abundance of caution and under the oversight of the DGCA, every Boeing 787 aircraft operating in our fleet was checked within days of the accident and all were found fit for service,” said the CEO in the mail, adding, “The Preliminary Report identified no cause nor made any recommendations, so I urge everyone to avoid drawing premature conclusions as the investigation is far from over.”
Wilson assured that Air India is fully committed to cooperating with investigators to ensure a thorough and comprehensive inquiry.
“Until a final report or cause is tabled there will no doubt be new rounds of speculation and more sensational headlines. We must nevertheless remain focused on our task and be true to the values that have powered Air India’s transformation journey over the past three years – integrity, excellence, customer focus, innovation and teamwork,” he said.
He emphasised that the airline’s top priority is to support the families of those who lost their lives and those injured, while fostering teamwork during this challenging time.
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View AllHe also urged Air India staff not to get distracted by new rounds of speculation and more sensational headlines and to be focused on the values that have powered Air India’s transformation journey over the past three years.
“Until a final report or cause is tabled there will no doubt be new rounds of speculation and more sensational headlines. We must nevertheless remain focused on our task and be true to the values that have powered Air India’s transformation journey over the past three years – integrity, excellence, customer focus, innovation and teamwork. Let us not be diverted from what are our top priorities: standing by the bereaved and those injured, working together as a team, and delivering a safe and reliable air travel experience to our customers around the world,” his email concluded.