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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 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. |