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SEOUL, Jan 6 (Reuters) - The South Korean government has announced a one-week extension of the closure of Muan International Airport until January 14, 2025, in light of the ongoing investigation into the tragic crash of a Jeju Air jet that tragically resulted in the loss of 179 lives.
The airport was initially scheduled to reopen soon after the December 29 incident. However, the investigation has intensified as a joint team of investigators aims to uncover the details behind South Korea's deadliest air disaster. Two investigators are set to depart for the United States on Monday, taking with them crucial flight data and cockpit voice recorders for analysis by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (South China Morning Post).
The black boxes contain essential information regarding the events leading up to the crash. Furthermore, investigators successfully compiled the full transcript from the cockpit voice recorder extracted from the wreckage of the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800. The decision to publicly disclose this transcript remains undecided. Over the weekend, the team also retrieved two engines from the aircraft, with a representative from engine manufacturer GE joining the investigation.
In addition, South Korea's transport ministry has expanded its inspection directive to include all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by Jeju Air and five additional airlines, extending the deadlines for maintenance record reviews (Reuters).
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