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

SEATTLE, June 12, 2025 โ€“ The following is a statement from Boeing [NYSE:BA] President and CEO Kelly Ortberg about Air India Flight 171.

Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg said, โ€œOur 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 Indiaโ€™s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.โ€

Boeing will defer to Indiaโ€™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).  

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