Web users in shock after AirAsia flight disappeareance

Web users in shock after AirAsia flight disappeareance

pIn this edition: shock over the missing AirAsia flight; companies urged to use more models with disabilities in their advertising; and a goshawk in high-speed flight through woodland. pbr WEB USERS IN SHOCK AFTER AIRASIA FLIGHT DISAPPEARANCEbr An AirAsia flight flying from Indonesia for Singapore carrying 162 people went missing, losing contact with air traffic control on Sunday morning. Terrible news that has been met with widespread shock online with web users the world over expressing their solidarity and compassion.br Thousands have taken to Twitter praying for those on board, with messages for passengers and the crew. Leaders across the region have also shared their thoughts, the Malaysian and Singaporean Prime Ministers for example, and also the head of the Australian government Tony Abbot, who has promised aid from Australia.br Some web users are trying to give practical help, and looking into the causes of the disappearance … specialist site Aviation Safety for example has highlighted the weather conditions and potential disastrous consequences for flight QZ8501… The Weatherbug Twitter page puts forward a similar theory, suggesting the airbus was caught up in a thunder storm and hit by lightning.br AirAsia, which has since changed its logo to grey on social media pages, is being transparent with information, and sharing as much as possible about the flight and passengers, via on its Facebook page. Air Asia boss Tony Fernandes, has taken to Twitter saying this is his worst nightmare and the airline will continue to do whatever it can. br CAMPAIGN URGES FOR MORE MODELS WITH DISABILITIES IN ADSbr Izzy, a two year old with Down Syndrome was featured in a catalogue for a well-known American retailer. And the ad certainly generated ... Go on reading on our web site.


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Uploaded: 2014-12-29

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