The black boxes of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed on December 245 in , will be sent to Brazil to be examined there, the country’s Ministry of Transport announced.
«The investigative committee (…) decided to send the flight recorders (including the black boxes) to the Center for the Investigation and Prevention of Air Accidents (CENIPA) in Brazil, which is also the country where the Embraer aircraft are manufacturedsaid the ministry in its announcement.
The aircraft, which was en route from Baku to Grozny, Chechnya, may have been shot down by a Russian anti-aircraft missile. 38 people were killed in its crash.
IATA calls for an impartial investigation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for an in-depth, impartial and transparent investigation into the plane crash. As long as it is proven that it was shot down by “militants”, he stressed.
«We extend our sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victimssaid the director general of the non-governmental organization, Willie Walsh.
«Out of respect for the 38 people who lost their lives and for those who survived we must find out the causes of this disaster and take measures to prevent it from ever happening again“, he emphasized. “Civilian aircraft should never be the target, intentionally or unintentionally, of military operations.”he added, noting that a preliminary report should be released within 30 days. “If the conclusion is that this tragedy is due to militants, the perpetrators should be brought to justice».
IATA represents approximately 340 airlines covering almost 80% of global air traffic.
The second Aliyev-Putin conversation
In the wake of Aliyev’s statements, the Kremlin announced that .
At the same time in Grozny, Chechnya, which was the final destination of the fatal aircraft, the director of the Russian investigative service arrived. While the leader of the region threatened with self-righteousness those who accuse him of ordering his overthrow.
Baku announced that it is awaiting the results of the official investigation conducted by an international commission of experts into the causes of the tragedy.
The “fireworks” of Azerbaijan in Russia
Against the backdrop of Baku airport and an Azeri airliner, the same as the one that crashed in Kazakhstan, the president of Azerbaijan demands an explanation from Russia. One 24 hours after the “half” apology of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the .
«We know that our aircraft has been rendered uncontrollable by means of electronic warfare. This was the first damage he suffered. In addition, as a result of ground fire, the rear of the plane was severely damagedsaid the president of Azerbaijan.
The Azeri president spoke of “circles in Moscow” that .
«Unfortunately, in the first three days, we heard only absurd versions from Russia. The injuries caused to the passengers and crew by the shrapnel that pierced the fuselage are evident. Attributing it to birds or an exploding gas cylinder is silly and dishonest».
Aliyev demanded that Moscow take responsibility for the plane crash, punish those responsible and pay compensation to the victims.
