Duffy wrote on X, June 14 -- Secretary of US Department of Transportation Sean Duffy has condoled the loss of lives in the Air India flight crash in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday.

"Our hearts go out to the families of the victims who lost loved ones on Air India flight AI 171."

"@FAANews investigators are deploying to assist in the investigation, and @USDOT is prepared to assist India with anything it needs to investigate this tragedy," he said.

He further said: "Safety is our top priority and we'll take action should any recommendations come forward from the NTSB's investigation. "

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday acknowledged the need for an "extended surveillance into Boeing 787 Series" aircraf...