Passengers' safety is our highest priority. After an in-depth analysis of all information regarding the last event involving the Boeing 737 MAX 8 in Ethiopia, we decided to continue the operation with this type of aircraft. At the same time, out of concern for the safety and comfort of Passengers, we decided to carry out additional technical inspections of all machines of this type in our fleet within the next 24 hours.
Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in our fleet are fully operational and meet all safety requirements. Technical services monitor their technical condition on an ongoing basis, we stay in constant contact both with the aircraft manufacturer as well as with air safety agencies, including ULC and the European agency EASA. None of the institutions have issued recommendations regarding the MAXs, which means that in the assessment of these agencies, operations performed with these aircraft are completely safe.
In addition, we stay in touch with other carriers that make calls to Boeing 737, especially in Europe. Until now, no airline in the region has decided to discontinue air operations with these aircraft.
If there were any new information changing the current assessment of the situation, we will make further decisions. Once again, we emphasize that the safety of air operations is our highest priority.