A jet engineer at Virgin Atlantic has died in an accident at Heathrow Airport, the airline and airport authorities have confirmed. The Metropolitan Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are jointly investigating the incident.
The engineer, identified as Georgie Buxton, had been with Virgin Atlantic for two years. According to his LinkedIn profile, he described himself as a dedicated worker with a passion for aircraft engineering.
Virgin Atlantic released a statement expressing their condolences. "Our thoughts are firmly with Georgie's family, loved ones, friends and colleagues at this incredibly sad and challenging time," a spokesperson said. "We're providing support to loved ones wherever we can and sharing our heartfelt condolences to everyone affected. The safety and wellbeing of our people is always our top priority, and we are devastated by this incident."
A representative for Heathrow Airport also offered sympathies. "Our thoughts are with Georgie's family and friends, as well as all of our colleagues in the wider Virgin Atlantic family who feel this loss."
The aircraft involved was a Boeing Dreamliner. Boeing, the manufacturer of the aircraft, declined to comment on the incident.