Air India Won't Fly Any Aircraft ‘Where There Is Any Doubt,' Says CEO After Ahmedabad Crash

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An Air India flight crashed on June 12, just minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad airport. The tragic accident claimed the lives of 241 passengers onboard, leaving one survivor.
Days after the Ahmedabad plane crash that claimed over 270 lives, Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson said on Friday that the airline would not operate any flight 'where there is any doubt."
Assuring safety to its employees and customers, he said, 'We have also, as a matter of abundant precaution, voluntarily decided to continue additional pre-flight checks for the time being. Where there is any doubt, we will not release aircraft – of any type – for service."
Speaking about the tragic accident on June 12, Wilson said that the airline, owned by Tata Group, will continue to support those who have been affected.
'Around 500 colleagues from Air India and 17 other Tata companies remain in Ahmedabad to help the families of passengers, crew and those on the ground. Progress is being made, together with the authorities, on reconciling families with their loved ones, and as of this morning more than 200 have received some degree of solace and closure." he said.
'This is equally true for those of our colleagues, who we will support in the same way. You may have read social media commentary on the perceived lack of visibility of Air India at the services held for our colleagues. I can assure you that we have had senior representation at each and every one. We are, however, taking care that our presence does not cause disruption at a time so important for families and loved ones, as a matter of respect." added the CEO.
Air India has been taking several safety measures after a London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a hostel complex of BJ Medical College in the Meghani Nagar area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad minutes after taking off on June 12. The incident left the nation shocked, raising severe concerns over the safety of passengers. India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is currently investigating the incident.
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June 20, 2025, 21:30 IST