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Over 1,100 Dreamliners are currently in operation
As rescue crews fought flames and dug through debris in search of remains and answers, Boeing responded to the unfolding disaster.
“We are in contact with Air India regarding Flight 171 and stand ready to support them,” the U.S. planemaker said in a statement.
“Our thoughts are with the passengers, crew, first responders and all affected.”
The crash marks the first-ever fatal incident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the company’s most modern and advanced aircraft. Over 1,100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners are currently in operation across the globe. More than 50 airlines use the aircraft, including major international carriers like British Airways, Air France, Emirates, and American Airlines.
King Charle’s words
In the UK, the tragedy sent shockwaves across the nation. Britain’s King Charles released a rare personal statement Thursday afternoon, expressing his heartbreak:
“My wife and I have been desperately shocked by the terrible events in Ahmedabad this morning.”
”Our special prayers and deepest possible sympathy are with the families and friends of all those affected by this appallingly tragic incident across so many nations, as they await news of their loved ones.”
“I would like to pay a particular tribute to the heroic efforts of the emergency services and all those providing help and support at this most heartbreaking and traumatic time.”
