GE joins Jeju Air crash probe
January 3, 2025
GE Aerospace has joined the ongoing investigation into the crash last week of a Jeju Air-operated aircraft that claimed 179 lives, South Korea’s deadliest aviation disaster.
The engine manufacturer’s joining of the probe comes as South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced an extension of its special inspections on all 101 Boeing 737-800 jets operating in the country.
The checks, originally set to conclude earlier this month, will now continue until January 10, according to Deputy Transport Minister for Civil Aviation Joo Jong-wan.
The investigation aims to uncover any mechanical, operational, or systemic issues that may have contributed to the disaster, with GE Aerospace expected to provide technical insights into the performance and condition of the aircraft’s engines.
The engines were produced by CFM International, a joint venture with Safran and GE Aerospace.
The crash has intensified scrutiny of the 737-800, prompting South Korean authorities to take extensive measures to ensure the safety of the country’s aviation fleet.
Jeju Air, South Korea’s largest low-cost carrier, has not commented on the extended inspections.
