Dreamliners are safe, says Oman Air CEO after India crash

Times of Oman

2 days ago

Muscat: In the wake of a recent Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in India that killed nearly 300 people and raised fresh questions about aircraft safety, Oman Air CEO Con Korfiatis has firmly reassured the public that the airline's Dreamliner fleet remains fully safe and operational, following a thorough internal review and close engagement with aircraft manufacturer Boeing.
'The Dreamliner is a highly credible aircraft that has been flying safely for many years,' he said.
'We've been in contact with Boeing and, while no definitive findings have been released from the crash investigation, there is no evidence at this time suggesting a fleet-wide concern.'
Speaking during a media briefing in Muscat to announce Oman Air's official entry into the oneworld alliance, Korfiatis addressed the growing attention around wide-body aircraft safety, particularly the 787 series used by many global carriers, including Oman Air.
'Safety isn't just a priority — it's the foundation of everything we do,' he said. 'Following the incident in India, we conducted our own internal safety review. That's standard practice for us — and we do it with or without an external event triggering it.'
He added that Oman Air's systems are routinely audited, both internally and by national and international regulators, and that the industry responds with exceptional speed and coordination when incidents occur.
'This is a tightly regulated, globally connected industry. When something like this happens, the entire ecosystem — from regulators to airlines to manufacturers — works in real-time to assess and act,' Korfiatis said. 'If there had been any actionable concerns, rest assured, they would have been addressed.'
Oman Air's Boeing 787 Dreamliners serve as the cornerstone of its long-haul network.
Korfiatis closed with a clear message for passengers: 'Our Dreamliners are safe, and our commitment to operating at the highest safety standards remains absolute.'