The former chief of France’s air accident investigation unit said the airbus A320's disappearance suggested a 'brutal event'
Egyptair flight MS804 with 66 people on board including one Brit crashed according Egyptian aviation officials
But Egyptair say reason for disappearance hasn’t been yet confirmed
Jean-Paul Troadec, the former chief of France’s air accident investigation unit, the BEA, said the disappearance suggested a "brutal event" and was “almost certainly” caused by “an attack
The plane took off from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 11.09pm and went missing at 2.45am on route to Cairo International
The Greek Merchant Navy has reported seeing a "flame in the sky" in the south Mediterranean
The airline has also provided free contact numbers for families concerned for relatives. From outside of Egypt, anyone concerned should call+ 202 25989320
The missing EgyptAir jet is “deeply worrying” and should be discussed in Parliament if was the victim of a terror attack, a top Tory minister has said.
Leader of the Commons Chris Grayling told MPs: “All of our good wishes go to the families and our sympathies to those who must be beside themselves with worry.
”This is a deeply worrying situation. Clearly if it turns out to be something more than an accident we will want to discuss that matter in this House.
”But I think it’s important that we wait to see what the outcome of the initial investigations are and the search for the plane.”All of our hearts go out to everyone involved.
Shadow Commons Leader Chris Bryant added: “I am sure the thoughts of the whole House will be with the families and friends of those on EgyptAir Flight 804, which has disappeared over the Mediterranean.
”People will want to know what’s happened.
”I hope [Mr Grayling] can ensure the House is kept updated on any developments because as I understand it there is at least one Briton on the flight.”
Pilot 'did not respond to air traffic controllers'
Air traffic controllers were in contact with the pilot of the EgyptAir flight as it passed through Greek airspace according to the director of Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority.
Konstantinos Lintzerakos said the aircraft was at 37,000 feet, traveling at 519 mph, and did not report any problems, reports the Independent.
Speaking to Antenna TV, he said controllers tried to make contact with him 10 miles before the flight exited the Greek Flight Information Range (FIR) but received no response until the plane disappeared from the radar.
ISIS threatened to 'kill France' just days before plane vanished
The Islamic State issued a chilling threat to ‘kill France’ just days before Egyptair flight MS804 from Paris vanished with 66 people on board.
The plane, which was carrying one Brit and 15 French citizens, went missing several hours after departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport last night.
Only days before the disappearance, ISIS gave a murderous warning to France in an online video showing two young French boys executing a pair of prisoners.
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