Responding to news of the tragic Air India crash today, Amy Leversidge, General Secretary of the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA), said: 

 “Pilots around the globe are deeply saddened by this news. Members of the British Airline Pilots’ Association send condolences to all those affected. 

 “It is vital a full and thorough investigation is now carried out without interference or unhelpful speculation about the contributory factors so that future tragedies can be avoided.”