Tata Group lauded for response to Air India crash
After the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash—where a Boeing 787 went down just after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, claiming 241 lives on board—the Tata Group has been widely praised for how openly and swiftly they handled things.
This was not only the first fatal accident involving this aircraft model but also a severe aviation disaster in India.
'Visible leadership' in tough times
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson turned his plane around mid-flight to personally manage the situation, while Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran arrived that same day.
Industrialist Harsh Goenka appreciated their no-blame approach, calling their leadership "visible" and drawing parallels to how Tata has managed tough times before.
What happened next
Tata Group announced ₹1 crore compensation for every victim's family, promising continued support.
UK investigators are helping Indian authorities figure out what happened.
Air India and Boeing 787 have strong safety records
Aviation veteran Sanjiv Kapoor pointed out that both Air India and the Boeing 787 have strong safety records—over five million safe flights worldwide before this.
Now, experts from both countries are working together to find answers in the coming weeks.