I presume the investigation authorities, Qantas and CAA are busy doing their initial assessment. We might hear something official latest Saturday afternoon local time, or, as Manila is UTC+8h, morning European time.
I wonder if the incident location has been pinpointed? IIRC the lead investigating agency should be from the country overflown at the time of the incident, or if over international waters, the country of registration.
Edit: According to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, ATSB is dispatching a team of four investigators to Manila to assist local authorities with the investigation.
Last edited by snowfalcon2; 27th Jul 2008 at 08:44.
Reason: additional info