{"id":301360,"date":"2025-06-19T03:20:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T03:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/air-india-chairman-urges-patience-amid-ai171-crash-theories\/"},"modified":"2025-06-19T03:20:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T03:20:26","slug":"air-india-chairman-urges-patience-amid-ai171-crash-theories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=301360","title":{"rendered":"Air India chairman urges patience amid AI171 crash theories"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"intro-text\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-8\">Tata Sons and Air India chairman N Chandrasekaran has addressed the media for the first time since the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash, calling it an \u201cextremely difficult situation\u201d and urging the public to avoid speculation until the black box analysis is complete.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-8\">Speaking in an interview with Times Now, Chandrasekaran said there were no prior red flags with the aircraft and both engines were in good condition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-9\">The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating as AI171 from Ahmedabad to London, crashed seconds after takeoff on June 12, killing 241 of the 242 people on board and several others on the ground. The flight struck a medical college complex shortly after takeoff.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-10\">Chandrasekaran expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims\u2019 families. \u201cThere are no words to console the families. All we can do is stand by them and offer full support during this painful time,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-11\">Regarding possible causes of the accident, the chairman clarified that the aircraft had no history of technical issues, with one engine newly installed in March 2025 and the other last serviced in 2023, due for maintenance only in December. He emphasized that speculation about human error, mechanical faults, or airline negligence was premature. \u201cThe black box will reveal the truth,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-12\">Chandrasekaran strongly defended the airline\u2019s pilot team, noting that Captain Sabharwal had 11,500+ flying hours, while First Officer Clive Kundar had more than 3,400 hours. \u201cBoth were excellent professionals,\u201d he affirmed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-13\">Amid concerns over DGCA\u2019s prior safety notices, he clarified those were unrelated to this specific aircraft. He also denied any maintenance link with Turkish Technic, stating that none of Air India\u2019s 33 Dreamliners are serviced by them\u2014most are handled by AI Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) or SIA Engineering Company.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-14\">Addressing customer frustration over delays and cancellations following the crash, Chandrasekaran admitted communication needed improvement. \u201cA strategic communications team has now been put in place to handle updates better,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-15\">The chairman confirmed meetings with senior executives of Boeing and GE, asking them to review aircraft and engine records. He also addressed concerns over Boeing\u2019s global scrutiny, saying investigations were ongoing abroad but no red flags were detected in AI171\u2019s records.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-16\">This incident, one of India\u2019s deadliest aviation disasters, continues to be probed by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau with support from US and UK agencies. Preliminary findings are expected in a month.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tata Sons and Air India chairman N Chandrasekaran has addressed the media for the first time since the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash, calling it an \u201cextremely difficult situation\u201d and urging the public to avoid speculation until the black box analysis is complete. 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