Air India plane crash: Tatas to give kin of victims Rs 1cr, support injured
Air India plane crash
Tata Group
, owner of Air India, announced that each family of the crash victims will receive Rs 1 crore. It will also pay medical costs for those injured and support the rebuilding of the BJ Medical's hostel, chairman
N Chandrasekaran
said.
Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts, the ultimate owner of Tata Group, expressed deep sadness. "We are deeply saddened by the tragic accident... This heart-wrenching incident has brought immense grief to countless families, and our thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones," he said. "We extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and stand in solidarity with them during this unimaginable time.
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This was Air India's first serious crash since the airline was bought by Tatas from the govt in 2022. Boeing 787-8 began flying with Air India in '14. It operates over 190 planes, including 58 Boeing aircraft. tnn
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Air India plane crash Tata Group , owner of Air India, announced that each family of the crash victims will receive Rs 1 crore. It will also pay medical costs for those injured and support the rebuilding of the BJ Medical's hostel, chairman N Chandrasekaran said. Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts, the ultimate owner of Tata Group, expressed deep sadness. "We are deeply saddened by the tragic accident... This heart-wrenching incident has brought immense grief to countless families, and our thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones," he said. "We extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and stand in solidarity with them during this unimaginable time. " This was Air India's first serious crash since the airline was bought by Tatas from the govt in 2022. Boeing 787-8 began flying with Air India in '14. It operates over 190 planes, including 58 Boeing aircraft. tnn
