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Sunday, December 28, 2014

Missing AirAsia jet Indonesia's latest air woe

The disappearance of an AirAsia jet en route from Indonesia to Singapore on Sunday is the latest of many recent air incidents for Indonesia.
The sprawling archipelago nation of 250 million people is one of Asia's most rapidly expanding airline markets, but is struggling to provide enough qualified pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers and updated airport technology to ensure safety.

Here's a look at some of the other aviation incidents in Indonesia over the past 20 years. (AP)