Beware of instant news
in the clamour to "break news" there have already been some howling inaccuracies, first it was an Airbus, now an MD. The reports put the "aircraft on ground site" in either Niger or Mali and neither has been confirmed, so lets all be serious for a moment please, this is supposed to be a professional forum.
There are other reports are stating that the Mali site is that of an old airframe, rather than this aircraft, posting the latest breaking news link will not change the facts as and when they finally emerge. Non attributable statements by "airport officials" to persons of the media are not confirmation of anything.
Last edited by Teddy Robinson; 24th Jul 2014 at 16:10.
Reason: continued circular reporting by news agencies.