Ex-Jet Airways CEO defends Air India amid criticism
After a recent Air India Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad, aviation expert and ex-Jet Airways CEO Sanjiv Kapoor stepped up to defend the airline.
He urged everyone not to lose perspective, pointing out that while this incident is tragic, far more people die every year in road and rail accidents across India—yet those rarely make headlines.
Kapoor's perspective on aviation incidents vs. road/rail accidents
Kapoor highlighted that Air India has had a strong safety record for decades, and the Boeing 787 had completed over five million flights without any fatalities before now.
He wrote, "Tens, even hundreds of thousands are killed in road & rail accidents each year in India...and people don't bat an eyelid."
Despite the recent tragedy, he remains confident in Air India's safety protocols and wants discussions to focus on long-term records rather than single incidents.
Who is Sanjiv Kapoor?
Sanjiv Kapoor is a well-known figure in Indian aviation, having served as CEO of Jet Airways and held leadership roles at other airlines.
His comments reflect years of industry experience and a steady approach to crisis situations.