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Nigel C
8th March 2014, 10:56 AM
Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 (9M-MRO) from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing has gone missing according to early reports. More to follow....

http://www.airlinereporter.com/2014/03/breaking-malaysia-airlines-flight-mh370-missing/

Malaysia Airlines flight 370 is missing. The flight, operating Kuala Lumpur (airport code: KUL) to Beijing (airport code: PEK), disappeared and “lost contact” with the airline according to AFP. Malaysia is currently working with Chinese Search and Rescue officials to locate.

We cannot confirm what has happened, but things are looking grim.

Malaysia Airlines official statement:

MEDIA STATEMENT released at 7.24am/8 Mar 2014 MH370 Incident

Sepang, 8 March 2014: Malaysia Airlines confirms that flight MH370 has lost contact with Subang Air Traffic Control at 2.40am, today (8 March 2014).

Flight MH370, operated on the B777-200 aircraft, departed Kuala Lumpur at 12.41am on 8 March 2014. MH370 was expected to land in Beijing at 6.30am the same day. The flight was carrying a total number of 227 passengers (including 2 infants), 12 crew members.

Malaysia Airlines is currently working with the authorities who have activated their Search and Rescue team to locate the aircraft.

The airline will provide regular updates on the situation. Meanwhile, the public may contact +603 7884 1234 for further info.

David Knudsen
9th March 2014, 10:46 AM
http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=9854