Boeing Statement on the May 5 crash of Kenya Airways Flight 507

The Boeing Company

Boeing Statement on the May 5 crash of Kenya Airways Flight 507

SEATTLE, May 05, 2007 -- Boeing extends its profound concern for those on board Kenya Airways Flight 507, which crashed near Douala, Cameroon May 5. At the invitation of Cameroonian authorities, a US team that includes the National Transportation Safety Board, Federal Aviation Administration, and Boeing personnel is traveling to the site to assist in the investigation.

KENYA AIRWAYS FLIGHT 507 WRECKAGE FINALLY LOCATED IN CAMEROON

Released on 6 / 5 / 2007: 22:00hrs

Kenya Airways regrets to confirm that its flight KQ 507 from Douala to Nairobi has been located on a mangrove swamp, 20km South-East of Douala, on the planned flight path.

The aircraft was a Boeing 737 - 800. At this time, search and rescue operations are in progress and we have no confirmed information about survivors or any possible casualties. The search and rescue team which includes the KQ team is still at the accident scene.

An international passenger information centre has been opened in South Africa where all questions can be addressed. The public enquiry number is +27 11 2071100.

A local passenger information centre in Kenya has been opened at the Intercontinental Hotel where all questions can be addressed.

The public enquiry numbers are +254-20-3200353, +254-20-3200354, +254-20-3274349.

Poverty levels in Kenya reduce by 10% (Is it true or just a publicity stunt?)

On a good note though,the Kenyan government announced that poverty levels had reduced by 10%. Do you belive this?
I ask this question because the Kenyan Elections are on by the end of the year and the current government will be on the race. So this may be a publicty stunt or true, but who knows better?
Anyway if true, Kudos.

Opportunity abounds in the african airline industry. Most renowned international airlines are now flying to Africa some doing daily flights in and out of major African cities. This trend is so evident in major cities across Africa and will continue until the industry regulates itself (hopefully). Virgin Atlantic will soon be doing daily flights in and out of Nairobi, which is an example of the numerous airlines plying the African route. Do you think that the African Airline market will be flooded given current trends?
I know it is good for business.