Information Related to the Crash of the Embraer 190 Aircraft
Information Related to the Crash of the Embraer 190 Aircraft
Flights Are Suspended to Several Cities in Russia
Flights from Baku to the following airports in Russia has been suspended, starting December 28, 2024:
This decision, made in accordance with the Azerbaijan State Civil Aviation Authority, is based on the preliminary results of the investigation into the crash of the Embraer 190 aircraft operating the Baku-Grozny flight J2-8243 of Azerbaijan Airlines due to physical and technical external interference and considers potential risks to flight safety. The suspension will remain in effect until the completion of the final investigation.
It should be noted that on December 25, AZAL decided to suspend flights from Baku to Grozny and Makhachkala.
For safety reasons, a decision has been made to suspend flights of other airlines to the mentioned destinations, including Grozny and Makhachkala.
Passengers of AZAL flights to and from the specified cities in Russia, who are unable to use the airline's services due to the current situation, have the opportunity to receive a full refund without penalties or rebook their tickets.
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AZAL to pay compensation to the injured and families of the killed in the plane crash
In accordance with the decision of the Supervisory Board of Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC (AZAL), compensation of 20,000 manats will be paid to each of the injured passengers, while the families of those who lost their lives in the crash of the Embraer 190 aircraft, flight J2-8243, traveling from Baku to Grozny and crashing on December 25 in Kazakhstan, will receive 40,000 manats.
In addition, all passengers will receive the appropriate insurance compensation, in line with the laws of the Republic of Azerbaijan and international best practices.
**AZAL Flight J2-8243 en Baku-Grozny
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Joint Statement by the Ministry of Emergency Situations and Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC**
The bodies of passengers and crew members who lost their lives in the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft near Aktau, Kazakhstan, will be delivered to Azerbaijan in the near future.
At the same time, injured passengers will be transported to Azerbaijan on a special AZAL flight, provided their health permits, based on medical assessments.
Relevant state agencies of both Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are taking the necessary measures in this regard.
UPDATED Message of the Press Service of Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC
Until the investigation is concluded, Azerbaijan Airlines has suspended flights en route Baku-Grozny-Baku and Baku-Makhachkala-Baku. All other flights will be operated as scheduled.
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A hotline has been set up for the family members of AZAL's Baku-Grozny flight passengers. (+994) 12 5048280, (+994) 12 5048202, (+994) 12 5048203 number can be contacted.
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There were 62 passengers on board the flight. According to preliminary information, the passengers included 37 Azerbaijani citizens, 16 Russian citizens, 6 Kazakh citizens, and 3 Kyrgyz citizens. The full list of passengers will be made public shortly.
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There were 67 people on board, including 62 passengers and 5 crew members. There were no children among the passengers, and information about the injured will be provided shortly. According to the information, there are survivors who are receiving initial medical assistance.
Contacts are being established with the Kazakh authorities, and the necessary operational support is being provided by Kazakhstan's emergency rescue agencies at the scene.