U.S. transportation officials announced Thursday that there is no immediate safety reason to suspend Boeing 787 flights following the deadly Air India crash that resulted in more than 240 fatalities.
During a news conference, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Acting Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Chris Rocheleau explained they have reviewed videos of the crash in India but have not seen any evidence prompting an immediate review of the aircraft’s safety status.
Duffy mentioned he had spoken with the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board and that a joint investigation team, supported by Boeing and engine manufacturer GE Aerospace, is heading to India to examine the crash site. He emphasized that it is premature to draw conclusions based solely on videos and that investigators need to conduct on-ground assessments.
“The teams need to get on the ground and take a look,” Duffy said. “It’s too early to make any safety judgments based on videos alone, which is not a reliable basis for such decisions.”
The FAA is actively reviewing information alongside Boeing and GE as part of the ongoing investigation. Duffy reassured the public that the U.S. government is committed to safety and “will not hesitate to implement any safety recommendations that may arise.” Rocheleau added that if any risks are identified during the investigation, the FAA will take steps to mitigate them.
Duffy also stated the FAA is ready to deploy additional resources to gather the necessary data to ensure the safety of the flying public.
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