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Contact lost with Indonesian jet Contact lost with Indonesian jet
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Contact has been lost with a passenger plane flying between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra, aviation officials say. Contact has been lost with a passenger plane flying between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sulawesi, aviation officials say.
The Adam Air plane is a Boeing 737-400 with 96 passengers and six crew on board, Indonesian media reported.The Adam Air plane is a Boeing 737-400 with 96 passengers and six crew on board, Indonesian media reported.
Adam Air said it was still investigating what had happened to Flight KI-574.Adam Air said it was still investigating what had happened to Flight KI-574.
Indonesia's transport minister Hatta Radjasa confirmed contact had been lost but could give no more details.Indonesia's transport minister Hatta Radjasa confirmed contact had been lost but could give no more details.
A news conference has been called for 2100 (1400 GMT).A news conference has been called for 2100 (1400 GMT).
Adam Air, a privately owned airline based in Jakarta, began operations in 2003.Adam Air, a privately owned airline based in Jakarta, began operations in 2003.