Delta’s CEO, Ed Bastian, stated in an interview with “CBS Mornings” that the crew of Endeavor Air, a Delta subsidiary involved in Monday’s crash in Toronto, was experienced in handling wintry conditions. The crash resulted in 21 injuries. “There is one level of safety at Delta,” Bastian emphasized, noting that all pilots are trained for such scenarios. He described the crash video as “horrifying” but commended the flight crew’s swift evacuation of the aircraft, reiterating that such situations are continuously prepared for. Delta confirmed that only one of the injured remains hospitalized, with all expected to survive. Two runways at Toronto Pearson Airport remain closed due to the wreckage. Investigators recovered black boxes for analysis, with senior investigator Ken Webster noting that parts of the CRJ900 aircraft separated upon impact, causing a fire. Despite recent incidents, Bastian affirmed that air travel remains the safest mode of transportation. Experts analyzing a separate descent video observed that the landing lacked the typical “flare” maneuver. Separately, Bastian expressed confidence following discussions with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, downplaying concerns over FAA layoffs in non-critical roles. He also highlighted the Trump administration’s focus on enhancing air traffic technology. — news from Reuters.com
