"No Safety Issues Flagged Before Crash," Says Jeju Air CEO After South Korea Crash

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:40pm on 31 Dec 2024,Tuesday International

Jeju Air CEO Kim Yi-bae stated that no safety issues were found during pre-flight checks before the Boeing 737-800 crash at Muan International Airport, South Korea. The crash, which occurred on Sunday, killed 179 people. Kim pledged to "repair trust" by enhancing safety measures and reducing winter air traffic by 10-15% for maintenance. The airline will provide emergency compensation and cover funeral costs for victims' families. Investigators are examining the plane’s black boxes, but data extraction from the flight recorder is delayed due to a missing connector. Families of victims await identification of loved ones, with some facing heartbreaking delays.

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