Prempeh (Commissoner): AIB Ghana and Rolls-Royce PLC recently met to discuss the investigation into an engine failure that occurred in Indianapolis. The meeting was likely a crucial step in determining the cause of the failure and implementing measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Rolls-Royce has been working to enhance its engine testing capabilities, including investing $400 million in upgrades at its facilities in Indianapolis and West Lafayette ¹. This investment aims to modernize the company’s testing facilities, enabling them to test engines that run on sustainable aviation fuels.
In the context of the meeting, AIB Ghana would have likely discussed the investigation’s progress, shared findings, and collaborated with Rolls-Royce to identify potential safety improvements. The investigation would have followed the standards and recommended practices outlined in Annex 13, which provides guidelines for aircraft accident and incident reporting ².
The outcome of the meeting and investigation would be crucial in enhancing aviation safety, not just for Rolls-Royce, but also for the broader aviation industry.