Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines issued the following statement on Monday:
Caribbean Airlines extends heartfelt sympathy to the families and loved ones of the passengers and employees impacted by Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302.
We understand that investigations by the relevant authorities are in progress and the
cause of this accident remains undetermined at this time.
The airline industry is one of the most highly regulated industries in the world and there
are rigorous processes and regulatory procedures to follow before any aircraft is brought into service.
Caribbean Airlines will incorporate the procedural and training elements necessary to comply with all regulations and instructions before any new aircraft is introduced to its fleet.
Caribbean Airlines currently uses Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft and stands by its commitment to put the safety of its passengers, crew and operations first.
