AIR ASIA INDONESIA FLIGHT QZ 8501

Airbus has been informed by the Indonesian authorities that the accident site of flight QZ 8501 has been located.

The company wishes to offer the sincere sympathies of its management and staff to all those who have been affected by the loss of this aircraft.

In line with international convention, the official investigation into this accident is being led by the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC), which will be supported by relevant international safety agencies. These include the French safety investigation authority BEA, which is an accredited party representing the state of design and manufacture of the aircraft.

The release of all further information related to the progress of the investigation and the publication of findings will be undertaken by the NTSC.

With safety as its prime concern, Airbus reaffirms its full commitment to provide all necessary technical assistance to the investigation authorities in order to establish the cause of this tragic accident.