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A Sukhoi Superjet 100 Missing

Postby Mayfly » Wed May 09, 2012 4:30 pm

A Sukhoi Superjet 100 that was at RIAT has gone missing on a demo flight... :(

http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/breaking-news-russian-jet-carrying-46-people-goes-missing-near-bogor/516919
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Re: A Sukhoi Superjet 100 Missing

Postby Xplumberlives » Wed May 09, 2012 5:42 pm

Let's hope there is a good outcome. :(
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Re: A Sukhoi Superjet 100 Missing

Postby Jigsaw » Thu May 10, 2012 7:07 am

Not good news i'm afraid :(

http://news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16224876
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Re: A Sukhoi Superjet 100 Missing

Postby Mayfly » Thu May 10, 2012 7:56 am

Oh dear :(
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Re: A Sukhoi Superjet 100 Missing

Postby Xplumberlives » Thu May 10, 2012 8:18 am

Oh dear oh dear!
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Re: A Sukhoi Superjet 100 Missing

Postby Jet Morgan » Thu May 10, 2012 4:09 pm

Very sad news for the victims and their families. :(

Also for the Russian aircraft factory workers who were relying on the success of the new design to enable their industry to get back into the commercial aviation market...
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