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In the aftermath of the deadly Air India crash in Ahmedabad, industrialist Mukesh Ambani has pledged full support from Reliance Industries for relief and recovery operations.

In a statement, the Reliance chairman and managing director expressed sorrow over the massive loss of life and assured that the conglomerate is prepared to assist all ongoing efforts on the ground.

“Nita and I along with the entire Reliance family are deeply pained and anguished by the grave loss of life caused by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. We extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this tragic incident. In this hour of grief, Reliance extends its full and unwavering support to the ongoing relief efforts and stands ready to assist in every possible way. We pray that all those impacted find the strength and solace to cope with their unimaginable loss. Om Shanti,” Ambani said.

The crash involved a London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which went down shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday. The aircraft collided with a medical college complex, killing 241 of the 242 individuals onboard. Among the passengers were 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese citizens, and one Canadian national. The tragic incident marks the most devastating commercial aviation disaster in the last ten years.

Boeing Leadership Reacts as Investigations Begin

The crash has intensified global scrutiny of Boeing, especially since it involved the 787-8 Dreamliner—touted as one of the company’s most technologically advanced aircraft. The jet had been in service with Air India since 2014 and had completed over 41,000 flight hours. In the weeks leading up to the crash, the plane flew 58 times in May and 21 times in June, according to data from Cirium and FlightRadar24.

Though investigators have not yet identified any manufacturing or design issues, Boeing has confirmed its full cooperation with Indian authorities. CEO Kelly Ortberg, who had been scheduled to attend the Paris Air Show with Commercial Airplanes chief Stephanie Pope, has cancelled his appearance to concentrate on the crash response. “As our industry prepares to start the Paris Air Show, Stephanie (Pope) and I have both canceled plans to attend so we can be with our team, and focus on our customer and the investigation,” Ortberg informed employees in an internal message.

Reinforcing the company’s stance on aviation safety, Ortberg added, “Safety is foundational to our industry and is at the core of everything that we do. Our technical experts are prepared to assist investigators... and a Boeing team stands ready to travel to India.”

As investigations unfold, attention remains fixed on both the cause of the accident and Boeing’s role in aiding authorities. Meanwhile, support continues to pour in for the families affected by the heartbreaking tragedy.