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Boeing Statement on Aires S.A. Accident

SEATTLE, Aug. 16, 2010 – Boeing extends its profound condolences and wishes for speedy recovery to the families and friends of those lost or injured in the crash of an Aires S.A. 737-700 in San Andres, Colombia. Boeing is sending a team to provide technical support to the Colombia DJAC to assist in the agency’s investigation of the accident, at the invitation of the Colombian authorities.

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    Who: 176 passengers
    Why: While en route, Pakistan International Airlines received an email there was a bomb aboard the flight.

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    What: PIA Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 777-300 en route from Lahore (Pakistan) to Manchester,EN
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    About Close Calls

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