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Jeju Air boss says crash not down to maintenance issues

Dec 30, 2024

Seoul [South Korea], December 30: The crash was not due to "any maintenance issues", the head of Jeju Air's management team said.
Song Kyung-hoon told a press briefing: "There are areas we have to investigate further by determining the exact cause of the crash." He added that there is a schedule for maintenance checks and that they leave "no stone unturned" regarding maintenance work. He also said the company's insurance plan should be able to support the victims.
Source: Qatar Tribune

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