Statement by Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg about Air India Flight 171

The following is a statement from Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg about Air India Flight 171.

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.”

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 known as Annex 13 (opens in a new tab).

Earlier the U.S. manufacturer had already expressed that “our thoughts are with the passengers, crew, first responders and all affected.”