LIAT Accepts Investigators’ Findings Into Hangar Fire

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Wednesday, 27 June 2012 17:46

By caribarena news

Antigua St. John’s – Regional airline LIAT has acknowledged the findings of investigators into the June 10 fire at its hangar.

While the investigation is continuing, the law enforcement authorities have ruled out arson as the cause of the fire which destroyed one of the company’s two hangars, an aircraft and two office buildings.

“LIAT sincerely thanks the authorities for their dedication and hard work and we are pleased with the findings of the investigation,” Chief Executive Officer Brian Challenger said in a release.

“I would like to add my gratitude to the Government of Barbados in general and the two-member team from the Royal Barbados Police Force in particular who assisted with the investigation.”

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Mr. Challenger also thanked the members of LIAT’s internal security team as well as employees from other departments throughout the company “who have worked tirelessly since the incident to get us to this stage.”

The investigative team comprised seven officers from the Royal Police Force of Antigua & Barbuda and the Antigua & Barbuda Fire Service along with the two forensic investigators from the Royal Barbados Police Force.

The site of the fire remains secured and restricted as issues of safety remain paramount whilst the airline company endeavours to fully recover its insured losses.

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