Embraer representatives arrive in Aktau

In accordance with the Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, representatives of the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer have arrived in Aktau, Kazinform News Agency reports.

A delegation of the Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) is also expected to arrive in Kazakhstan in the near future.

The Baku-Grozny flight J2-8243 operated by Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) crashed near Aktau on December 25. 67 people including five crew members were onboard the plane. The accident killed 38 people, and 29 survived.

The chronology of the tragedy is available here.