Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) has strongly refuted claims made by the Trinidad and Tobago Airline Pilots Association (TTALPA) regarding an emergency landing of flight BW1541 on January 27, 2025. In response to TTALPA’s statement issued on January 28, the airline has reassured the public that safety remains its top priority and that it operates in full compliance with stringent local and international aviation regulations.
A few days ago, TTALPA industrial representative representative, Timothy Bailey, said the association is deeply concerned about the incident involving a CAL ATR 72-600 aircraft, which was forced to make an emergency landing on Monday night at Piarco International Airport. Bailey reportedly told Trinidad Daily Express that over the last decade the association has raised multiple safety concerns with CAL over the ATR aircraft.
The airline has labelled the pilot association’s assertions as “reckless,” stating that such claims do not serve the best interests of the airline, its stakeholders, or its passengers. The carrier reiterated its unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards, underscoring its strong safety record and dedication to regulatory compliance.
However, CAL, countered that its adherence to global safety standards, including those set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), both of which are internationally recognized benchmarks for aviation safety.
Caribbean Airlines pointed to its consistent performance in independent safety audits and its status as an FAA-approved repair station, signifying its compliance with rigorous technical and maintenance standards.
Following the emergency landing, the airline said it had immediately activated its operational response protocols. These measures according to CAL include the temporary removal of relevant personnel from active duty and full cooperation with authorities in conducting thorough internal and external investigations.
