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'Most heartbreaking crisis of career': Tata Sons chairman on Air India crash; urges to 'stay on course'

IndiaTimes Monday, 16 June 2025
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran addressed Air India staff, calling the recent plane crash in Ahmedabad his "most heartbreaking crisis." He urged employees to remain determined and await the investigation's findings. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 279 people. Chandrasekaran assured full support to the affected families, emphasizing passenger safety as Air India's top priority.
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