Airbus has confirmed an A320 it manufactured and being operated by Egyptair got missing Thursday dawn on its way from Paris, France to Cairo, Egypt.
The aircraft manufacturing company has therefore indicated its readiness to assist the investigation team to find the missing aircraft.
The company in a statement on May 19, 2016 said “Our concerns go to all those affected”.
There were 56 passengers – including three children – seven crew members and three security personnel on board Flight MS804, the airline said.
The airline said the passengers included 30 Egyptians, 15 French citizens, one Briton, two Iraqis, as well as people from Canada, Belgium, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Sudan, Chad and Portugal.
According to Airbus, the aircraft had accumulated approximately 48,000 flight hours and was powered by IAE engines.
Source: editors.3news.com
