On January 8, Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 was shot down near Tehran by an Iranian surface-to-air missile, killing 176 people, including 55 Canadian citizens and 30 permanent residents. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honorable Ralph Goodale as his Special Advisor for the Government of Canada‘s ongoing response to the Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 tragedy. As Special Advisor, Mr. Goodale will examine lessons learned from the Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 and other air disasters, including Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Air India Flight 182. Quotes“The Ukraine International Airlines tragedy should never have occurred, and the families and loved ones of the victims deserve to know how and why it happened. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada“The tragic downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 demonstrated the importance of international collaboration and cooperation in the wake of international aviation tragedies.

Source: Ethiopian News March 31, 2020 13:41 UTC