QZ8501: MAS, Airbus offer condolences to passengers' families

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) extended its condolences deepest sympathies to the families and friends AirAsia Indonesia QZ8501 passengers.

The airlines in a statement on Tuesday also urged the AirAsia team to stay strong.

“As an airline that has recently experienced such great sadness, we stand in solidarity to offer our thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by this tragedy and with the team at AirAsia.

“This is indeed a sad time for everyone working in aviation and for all guests who fly.

“We urge everyone to stay strong during this extremely trying time and to always respect the grieving families,” said MAS.

Meanwhile, Airbus also offered its condolences to the families of those affected by the loss of flight QZ8501.

“In line with international convention, the official investigation into this accident is being led by the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC), which will be supported by relevant international safety agencies. These include the French safety investigation authority BEA, which is an accredited party representing the state of design and manufacture of the aircraft.

“The release of all further information related to the progress of the investigation and the publication of findings will be undertaken by the NTSC.

“With safety as its prime concern, Airbus reaffirms its full commitment to provide all necessary technical assistance to the investigation authorities in order to establish the cause of this tragic accident,” Airbus said in a statement.