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AirAsia Flight 8501

A crane is used to lift the fuselage of the crashed AirAsia QZ8501 plane at the Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta on March 2, 2015. Indonesia has retrieved the final major part of the fuselage of an AirAsia jet that crashed into the Java Sea in December, killing all 162 people on board, officials said on February 28. AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRYADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 538452307
A crane is used to lift the fuselage of the crashed AirAsia QZ8501 plane at the Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta on March 2, 2015. Indonesia has retrieved the final major part of the fuselage of an AirAsia jet that crashed into the Java Sea in December, killing all 162 people on board, officials said on February 28. AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRYADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 538452307
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An Indonesian crew member of a Crest Onyx ship stands next to the fuselage of the crashed AirAsia Flight 8501 plane at the Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta on March 2, 2015. Indonesia has retrieved the final major part of the fuselage of an AirAsia jet that crashed into the Java Sea in December, killing all 162 people on board, officials said on February 28. AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRYADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 538451736
An Indonesian crew member of a Crest Onyx ship stands next to the fuselage of the crashed AirAsia Flight 8501 plane at the Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta on March 2, 2015. Indonesia has retrieved the final major part of the fuselage of an AirAsia jet that crashed into the Java Sea in December, killing all 162 people on board, officials said on February 28. AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRYADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 538451736
Adek Berry, AFP/Getty Images
An Indonesian rescue team examines the fuselage of AirAsia QZ8501 at the Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta on March 2, 2015. Indonesia has retrieved the final major part of the fuselage of an AirAsia jet that crashed into the Java Sea in December, killing all 162 people on board, officials said on February 28. AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRYADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 538458590
An Indonesian rescue team examines the fuselage of AirAsia QZ8501 at the Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta on March 2, 2015. Indonesia has retrieved the final major part of the fuselage of an AirAsia jet that crashed into the Java Sea in December, killing all 162 people on board, officials said on February 28. AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRYADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 538458590
Adek Berry, AFP/Getty Images
Police officers examine the newly-recovered remains of the fuselage of the ill-fated AirAsia Flight 8501 on the deck of rescue ship Crest Onyx at Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, March 2, 2015. The Airbus A320-200 with 162 people on board crashed into the Java Sea on Dec. 28, 2014 while flying from Surabaya, East Java, to Singapore. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) ORG XMIT: JAK101
Police officers examine the newly-recovered remains of the fuselage of the ill-fated AirAsia Flight 8501 on the deck of rescue ship Crest Onyx at Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, March 2, 2015. The Airbus A320-200 with 162 people on board crashed into the Java Sea on Dec. 28, 2014 while flying from Surabaya, East Java, to Singapore. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) ORG XMIT: JAK101
Dita Alangkara, AP
A crew member stands near the newly-recovered remains of the fuselage of the ill-fated AirAsia Flight 8501 on the deck of rescue ship Crest Onyx at Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, March 2, 2015. The Airbus A320-200 with 162 people on board crashed into the Java Sea on Dec. 28, 2014 while flying from Surabaya, East Java, to Singapore. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) ORG XMIT: JAK103
A crew member stands near the newly-recovered remains of the fuselage of the ill-fated AirAsia Flight 8501 on the deck of rescue ship Crest Onyx at Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, March 2, 2015. The Airbus A320-200 with 162 people on board crashed into the Java Sea on Dec. 28, 2014 while flying from Surabaya, East Java, to Singapore. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) ORG XMIT: JAK103
Dita Alangkara, AP
Indonesian workers prepare to lift the fuselage of the crashed AirAsia QZ8501 plane at the Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta on March 2, 2015. Indonesia has retrieved the final major part of the fuselage of an AirAsia jet that crashed into the Java Sea in December, killing all 162 people on board, officials said on February 28. AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRYADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 538452300
Indonesian workers prepare to lift the fuselage of the crashed AirAsia QZ8501 plane at the Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta on March 2, 2015. Indonesia has retrieved the final major part of the fuselage of an AirAsia jet that crashed into the Java Sea in December, killing all 162 people on board, officials said on February 28. AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRYADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 538452300
Adek Berry, AFP/Getty Images
An Indonesian official walks next to the fuselage of the crashed AirAsia QZ8501 plane at the Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta on March 2, 2015. Indonesia has retrieved the final major part of the fuselage of an AirAsia jet that crashed into the Java Sea in December, killing all 162 people on board, officials said on February 28. AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRYADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 538451789
An Indonesian official walks next to the fuselage of the crashed AirAsia QZ8501 plane at the Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta on March 2, 2015. Indonesia has retrieved the final major part of the fuselage of an AirAsia jet that crashed into the Java Sea in December, killing all 162 people on board, officials said on February 28. AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRYADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 538451789
Adek Berry, AFP/Getty Images
Indonesian crews and workers remove the fuselage of AirAsia QZ8501 from a vessel at the Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta on March 2, 2015. Indonesia has retrieved the final major part of the fuselage of an AirAsia jet that crashed into the Java Sea in December, killing all 162 people on board, officials said on February 28. AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRYADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 538452394
Indonesian crews and workers remove the fuselage of AirAsia QZ8501 from a vessel at the Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta on March 2, 2015. Indonesia has retrieved the final major part of the fuselage of an AirAsia jet that crashed into the Java Sea in December, killing all 162 people on board, officials said on February 28. AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRYADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 538452394
Adek Berry, AFP/Getty Images
Indonesian rescue personnel unload a coffin bearing a body recovered from the underwater wreckage of AirAsia Flight 8501 from a military plane after arrival  in Surabaya, Indonesia. Divers on Jan. 23, reached the fuselage of the plane that crashed on Dec. 28.
Indonesian rescue personnel unload a coffin bearing a body recovered from the underwater wreckage of AirAsia Flight 8501 from a military plane after arrival in Surabaya, Indonesia. Divers on Jan. 23, reached the fuselage of the plane that crashed on Dec. 28.
Juni Kriswanto, AFP/Getty Images
Indonesian rescue personnel navigate the waters off Pangkalan Bun, Central Borneo, Indonesia, during the recovery operation of AirAsia Flight 8501.
Indonesian rescue personnel navigate the waters off Pangkalan Bun, Central Borneo, Indonesia, during the recovery operation of AirAsia Flight 8501.
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Crew members transport a body, believed to be from AirAsia Flight 8501, to a waiting helicopter on the deck of Indonesian Navy ship KRI Banda Aceh on the Java Sea
Crew members transport a body, believed to be from AirAsia Flight 8501, to a waiting helicopter on the deck of Indonesian Navy ship KRI Banda Aceh on the Java Sea
Natanael Pohan, AP
Indonesian rescue personnel transport bodies recovered from the underwater wreckage of AirAsia Flight 8501 in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia on Jan. 23.
Indonesian rescue personnel transport bodies recovered from the underwater wreckage of AirAsia Flight 8501 in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia on Jan. 23.
Yudha Manx, AFP/Getty Images
epa04572467 Indonesian national search and rescue agency's (BASARNAS) members prepare the lifting bags for recovery of the fuselage of crashed AirAsia flight QZ8501 at Panglima Utar Kumai Harbour in Kumai, Central Borneo, Indonesia, 21 January 2015. The abnormally fast climb recorded by the doomed AirAsia plane might be due to a broken instrument, an Indonesian aviation official said. AirAsia flight QZ8501 was flying from Surabaya to Singapore on December 28 when it disappeared from radar somewhere above the Karimata Strait in the Java Sea.  EPA/STR ORG XMIT: DEN01
epa04572467 Indonesian national search and rescue agency's (BASARNAS) members prepare the lifting bags for recovery of the fuselage of crashed AirAsia flight QZ8501 at Panglima Utar Kumai Harbour in Kumai, Central Borneo, Indonesia, 21 January 2015. The abnormally fast climb recorded by the doomed AirAsia plane might be due to a broken instrument, an Indonesian aviation official said. AirAsia flight QZ8501 was flying from Surabaya to Singapore on December 28 when it disappeared from radar somewhere above the Karimata Strait in the Java Sea. EPA/STR ORG XMIT: DEN01
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In this photograph taken on January 19, 2015, a member of Indonesia's search and rescue team walks past wreckage of AirAsia flight QZ8501 recovered at sea and stored in a warehouse for investigators in Kumai, Central Kalimantan on Borneo island. Analysts said on January 21, 2015 that revelations that AirAsia Flight QZ8501 climbed too fast before stalling and plunging into the sea point to "striking" similarities between the Java Sea accident and the 2009 crash of an Air France jet.      AFP PHOTO / YUDHA MANXYUDHA MANX/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536946410
In this photograph taken on January 19, 2015, a member of Indonesia's search and rescue team walks past wreckage of AirAsia flight QZ8501 recovered at sea and stored in a warehouse for investigators in Kumai, Central Kalimantan on Borneo island. Analysts said on January 21, 2015 that revelations that AirAsia Flight QZ8501 climbed too fast before stalling and plunging into the sea point to "striking" similarities between the Java Sea accident and the 2009 crash of an Air France jet. AFP PHOTO / YUDHA MANXYUDHA MANX/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536946410
Yudha Manx, AFP/Getty Images
FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, file photo, members of the National Search and Rescue Agency carry coffins containing bodies of the victims aboard AirAsia Flight 8501 to transfer to Surabaya at the airport in Pangkalan Bun. The plane was climbing at an abnormally high rate, then plunged and suddenly disappeared from radar, Indonesia's transport minister said Tuesday, Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim, File) ORG XMIT: NY116
FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, file photo, members of the National Search and Rescue Agency carry coffins containing bodies of the victims aboard AirAsia Flight 8501 to transfer to Surabaya at the airport in Pangkalan Bun. The plane was climbing at an abnormally high rate, then plunged and suddenly disappeared from radar, Indonesia's transport minister said Tuesday, Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim, File) ORG XMIT: NY116
Achmad Ibrahim, AP
Members of Indonesia's National Search And Rescue Agency carry the airplane parts found floating in the water near the site where AirAsia Flight 8501 disappeared, at Kumai port in Pangkalan Bun, Monday. Jan. 19, 2015. The plane disappeared Dec. 28, 2014 en route from Surabaya, Indonesia, to Singapore. The plane's flight data and cockpit flight recorders were retrieved last week and will be key to learning the cause. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) ORG XMIT: AI103
Members of Indonesia's National Search And Rescue Agency carry the airplane parts found floating in the water near the site where AirAsia Flight 8501 disappeared, at Kumai port in Pangkalan Bun, Monday. Jan. 19, 2015. The plane disappeared Dec. 28, 2014 en route from Surabaya, Indonesia, to Singapore. The plane's flight data and cockpit flight recorders were retrieved last week and will be key to learning the cause. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) ORG XMIT: AI103
Achmad Ibrahim, AP
Indonesian police and military personnel carry coffins with the remains of a passengers of the AirAsia flight 8501 in Surabaya, eastern Java island, on January 17, 2015. Indonesian divers again failed to reach the main body of an AirAsia plane that crashed into the sea last month with 162 people on board, as strong underwater currents hampered efforts. AFP PHOTO / Juni KRISWANTOJUNI KRISWANTO/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536826850
Indonesian police and military personnel carry coffins with the remains of a passengers of the AirAsia flight 8501 in Surabaya, eastern Java island, on January 17, 2015. Indonesian divers again failed to reach the main body of an AirAsia plane that crashed into the sea last month with 162 people on board, as strong underwater currents hampered efforts. AFP PHOTO / Juni KRISWANTOJUNI KRISWANTO/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536826850
Juni Kriswanto, AFP/Getty Images
This undated underwater photo taken by a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and released by the Singapore Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) shows the wreckage of AirAsia Flight QZ 8501 lying on the sea floor in the Java Sea. A Singaporean navy ship has located the fuselage of the crashed AirAsia plane in the Java Sea, Singapore's defense minister said Wednesday. (AP Photo/MINDEF) ORG XMIT: XJAK101
This undated underwater photo taken by a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and released by the Singapore Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) shows the wreckage of AirAsia Flight QZ 8501 lying on the sea floor in the Java Sea. A Singaporean navy ship has located the fuselage of the crashed AirAsia plane in the Java Sea, Singapore's defense minister said Wednesday. (AP Photo/MINDEF) ORG XMIT: XJAK101
Singapore Ministry Of Defense Via AP
This undated underwater photo taken by a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and released by the Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) shows the wreckage of AirAsia Flight QZ 8501 lying on the sea floor in the Java Sea. A Singaporean navy ship has located the fuselage of the crashed AirAsia plane in the Java Sea, Singapore's defense minister said Wednesday. (AP Photo/MINDEF) ORG XMIT: XJAK103
This undated underwater photo taken by a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and released by the Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) shows the wreckage of AirAsia Flight QZ 8501 lying on the sea floor in the Java Sea. A Singaporean navy ship has located the fuselage of the crashed AirAsia plane in the Java Sea, Singapore's defense minister said Wednesday. (AP Photo/MINDEF) ORG XMIT: XJAK103
Singapore Ministry Of Defense Via AP
epa04559316 Relatives of Oscar Desano, one of the cabin crew of crashed AirAsia flight QZ8501, mourn during his burial at a cemetary in Klaten, Central Java province, Indonesia, 14 January 2014. Searchers were on 14 January focused on finding the fuselage of the crashed AirAsia plane, after they retrieved the aircraft's flight recorders this week, an Indonesian official said.  EPA/MOHAMMAD ALI ORG XMIT: LUT02
epa04559316 Relatives of Oscar Desano, one of the cabin crew of crashed AirAsia flight QZ8501, mourn during his burial at a cemetary in Klaten, Central Java province, Indonesia, 14 January 2014. Searchers were on 14 January focused on finding the fuselage of the crashed AirAsia plane, after they retrieved the aircraft's flight recorders this week, an Indonesian official said. EPA/MOHAMMAD ALI ORG XMIT: LUT02
Mohammad Ali, European Pressphoto Agency
Military personnel hold the flight data recorder recovered from the an AirAsia jet as they place it into a protective case on Jan. 12 in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia. One hundred sixty-two people died on Dec. 28 when the jet crashed while on a flight from Surabaya to Singapore.
Military personnel hold the flight data recorder recovered from the an AirAsia jet as they place it into a protective case on Jan. 12 in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia. One hundred sixty-two people died on Dec. 28 when the jet crashed while on a flight from Surabaya to Singapore.
Pool Photo By Adek Berry
Navy divers place the flight data recorder into a protective case aboard the Indonesian navy vessel KRI Banda Aceh off the coast of central Borneo.
Navy divers place the flight data recorder into a protective case aboard the Indonesian navy vessel KRI Banda Aceh off the coast of central Borneo.
Pool Photo By Adek Berry
An Indonesian worker cuts metal on the recovered tail of the AirAsia jet in Kumai.
An Indonesian worker cuts metal on the recovered tail of the AirAsia jet in Kumai.
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Foreign investigators, left, examine the tail of the AirAsia jet in Kumai.
Foreign investigators, left, examine the tail of the AirAsia jet in Kumai.
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Indonesian officials move the tail of the aircraft at Panglima Utar Kumai Harbor in Kumai.
Indonesian officials move the tail of the aircraft at Panglima Utar Kumai Harbor in Kumai.
Bagus Indahono, European Pressphoto Agency
A foreign investigator inspects debris from the downed jet.
A foreign investigator inspects debris from the downed jet.
Bagus Indahono, European Pressphoto Agency
Workers use a torch to cut the wreckage of the AirAsia jet.
Workers use a torch to cut the wreckage of the AirAsia jet.
Bagus Indahono, European Pressphoto Agency
Indonesian personnel hoist a section of recovered wreckage belonging to AirAsia Flight 8501 onto a truck at port in Kumai . Indonesian divers on January 11 found the crucial black box flight recorders of the AirAsia plane that crashed in the Java Sea a fortnight ago with 162 people aboard.
Indonesian personnel hoist a section of recovered wreckage belonging to AirAsia Flight 8501 onto a truck at port in Kumai . Indonesian divers on January 11 found the crucial black box flight recorders of the AirAsia plane that crashed in the Java Sea a fortnight ago with 162 people aboard.
Adek Berry, AFP/Getty Images
Crew members of Crest Onyx ship prepare to unload the wreckage of part of the ill-fated AirAsia Flight 8501 crashed off the Java Sea, at Kumai port in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
Crew members of Crest Onyx ship prepare to unload the wreckage of part of the ill-fated AirAsia Flight 8501 crashed off the Java Sea, at Kumai port in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
Achmad Ibrahim, AP
Members of the National Transportation Safety Board inspect the portion of the crashed AirAsia Flight 8501 on the deck of rescue ship Crest Onyx at Kumai port in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
Members of the National Transportation Safety Board inspect the portion of the crashed AirAsia Flight 8501 on the deck of rescue ship Crest Onyx at Kumai port in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
Achmad Ibrahim, AP
An Indonesian diver and an official examine the tail from AirAsia flight 8501 on Jan. 10.
An Indonesian diver and an official examine the tail from AirAsia flight 8501 on Jan. 10.
AFP/Getty Images
Rescuers and divers gather near the tail of AirAsia 8501 plane on the deck of the Indonesian Rescue ship Crest Onyx after it was lifted from the sea floor.
Rescuers and divers gather near the tail of AirAsia 8501 plane on the deck of the Indonesian Rescue ship Crest Onyx after it was lifted from the sea floor.
Prasetyo Utomo, European Pressphoto Agency
Part of the tail of the AirAsia flight 8501floats on the water's surface as Indonesian Navy divers conduct search operations for the flight recorders of the aircraft in the Java sea.
Part of the tail of the AirAsia flight 8501floats on the water's surface as Indonesian Navy divers conduct search operations for the flight recorders of the aircraft in the Java sea.
Adek Berry, European Pressphoto Agency
A member of Indonesian Search and Rescue Agency displays a plane piece at Disaster Victim Identification room in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia on Jan. 9. Indonesian Air Force confirmed the piece belongs to AirAsia Flight 8501.
A member of Indonesian Search and Rescue Agency displays a plane piece at Disaster Victim Identification room in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia on Jan. 9. Indonesian Air Force confirmed the piece belongs to AirAsia Flight 8501.
Achmad Ibrahim, AP
Indonesian navy divers head to navy the ship KRI Banda Aceh as they conduct recovery operations for AirAsia Flight QZ8501 in the Java Sea on Jan. 9, 2015.
Indonesian navy divers head to navy the ship KRI Banda Aceh as they conduct recovery operations for AirAsia Flight QZ8501 in the Java Sea on Jan. 9, 2015.
Pool Photo By Adek Berry
Indonesian navy divers prepare to conduct operations in the Java Sea.
Indonesian navy divers prepare to conduct operations in the Java Sea.
Pool Photo By Adek Berry
An Indonesian rescue helicopter flies over patrols the area during recovery efforts of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 in the Java Sea.
An Indonesian rescue helicopter flies over patrols the area during recovery efforts of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 in the Java Sea.
Pool Photo By Adek Berry
This underwater photo released by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency on Wednesday shows part of the wreckage that has been identified as part of AirAsia Flight 8501.
This underwater photo released by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency on Wednesday shows part of the wreckage that has been identified as part of AirAsia Flight 8501.
BASARNAS Via AFP/Getty Images
Divers photographed wreckage believed to be from the ill-fated flight.
Divers photographed wreckage believed to be from the ill-fated flight.
BASARNAS Via AFP/Getty Images
Wreckage believed to be from the plane.
Wreckage believed to be from the plane.
BASARNAS Via AFP/Getty Images
National Search and Rescue chief Henry Soelistyo is pictured during a press conference as he shows underwater images of  wreckage from AirAsia flight QZ8501.
National Search and Rescue chief Henry Soelistyo is pictured during a press conference as he shows underwater images of wreckage from AirAsia flight QZ8501.
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A member of the Indonesian navy removes wreckage from the plane recovered from the Java Sea.
A member of the Indonesian navy removes wreckage from the plane recovered from the Java Sea.
Juni Kriswanto, AFP/Getty Images
Some passengers' personal belongings have been  recovered during the search operations.
Some passengers' personal belongings have been recovered during the search operations.
Juni Kriswanto, AFP/Getty Images
A portrait of Jou Brian Youvito, who was on the flight, is pictured in the window of an ambulance as the family brings his body back for his funeral in Surabaya.
A portrait of Jou Brian Youvito, who was on the flight, is pictured in the window of an ambulance as the family brings his body back for his funeral in Surabaya.
Juni Kriswanto, AFP/Getty Images
National Search and Rescue Agency personnel carry the seats of AirAsia Flight 8501 after being airlifted by a U.S. Navy helicopter, at the airport in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia, Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. At least five ships with equipment that can detect pings emitted by flight data and cockpit voice recorders are on station and the weather has improved in the search for the AirAsia jet that crashed a week ago. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana) ORG XMIT: XTS105
National Search and Rescue Agency personnel carry the seats of AirAsia Flight 8501 after being airlifted by a U.S. Navy helicopter, at the airport in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia, Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. At least five ships with equipment that can detect pings emitted by flight data and cockpit voice recorders are on station and the weather has improved in the search for the AirAsia jet that crashed a week ago. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana) ORG XMIT: XTS105
Tatan Syuflana, AP
In this picture taken on January 4, 2015, Navy personnel show items recovered during search operations for AirAsia flight QZ8501 onboard the Indonesian Navy vessel 'KRI Bung Tomo'  in the Java sea. Weather was the "triggering factor" in the crash of AirAsia Flight 8501 with icing likely causing engine damage, Indonesian officials said, as rough seas on January 4 hampered the search for bodies and the sunken wreckage. AFP PHOTO / DETIK.COM / ANGLING ADHITYA PURBAYADETIK.COM/ANGLING ADHITYA PURBAY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536484257
In this picture taken on January 4, 2015, Navy personnel show items recovered during search operations for AirAsia flight QZ8501 onboard the Indonesian Navy vessel 'KRI Bung Tomo' in the Java sea. Weather was the "triggering factor" in the crash of AirAsia Flight 8501 with icing likely causing engine damage, Indonesian officials said, as rough seas on January 4 hampered the search for bodies and the sunken wreckage. AFP PHOTO / DETIK.COM / ANGLING ADHITYA PURBAYADETIK.COM/ANGLING ADHITYA PURBAY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536484257
Angling Adhitya Purbay, Detik.co, AFP/Getty Images
This picture taken on January 4, 2015 shows Indonesian Navy captain of 'KRI Bung Tomo' colonel Yayan Sofiyan holding wreckage from AirAsia flight QZ8501 in the Java sea. Weather was the "triggering factor" in the crash of AirAsia Flight 8501 with icing likely causing engine damage, Indonesian officials said, as rough seas on January 4 hampered the search for bodies and the sunken wreckage. AFP PHOTO / DETIK.COM / ANGLING ADHITYA PURBAYADETIK.COM/ANGLING ADHITYA PURBAY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536484184
This picture taken on January 4, 2015 shows Indonesian Navy captain of 'KRI Bung Tomo' colonel Yayan Sofiyan holding wreckage from AirAsia flight QZ8501 in the Java sea. Weather was the "triggering factor" in the crash of AirAsia Flight 8501 with icing likely causing engine damage, Indonesian officials said, as rough seas on January 4 hampered the search for bodies and the sunken wreckage. AFP PHOTO / DETIK.COM / ANGLING ADHITYA PURBAYADETIK.COM/ANGLING ADHITYA PURBAY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536484184
Angling Adhitya Purbay, Detik.co, AFP/Getty Images
Members of an Indonesian search and rescue team carry items for investigation, found during the search operation for the missing AirAsia flight 8501, after being delivered by a Singapore Super Puma helicopter from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) RSS Persistence in Pangkalan Bun on January 4, 2015.  Weather was the "triggering factor" in the crash of AirAsia Flight 8501 with icing likely causing engine damage, Indonesian officials said, as rough seas on January 4 hampered the search for bodies and the sunken wreckage. AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRYADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536473783
Members of an Indonesian search and rescue team carry items for investigation, found during the search operation for the missing AirAsia flight 8501, after being delivered by a Singapore Super Puma helicopter from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) RSS Persistence in Pangkalan Bun on January 4, 2015. Weather was the "triggering factor" in the crash of AirAsia Flight 8501 with icing likely causing engine damage, Indonesian officials said, as rough seas on January 4 hampered the search for bodies and the sunken wreckage. AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRYADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536473783
Adek Berry, AFP/Getty Images
Members of a rescue team of the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency ride a rubber dinghy in rough sea toward an Indonesian navy ship during a search operation for the crashed AirAsia jetliner on Jan. 4.
Members of a rescue team of the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency ride a rubber dinghy in rough sea toward an Indonesian navy ship during a search operation for the crashed AirAsia jetliner on Jan. 4.
Bagus Indahono, European Pressphoto Agency
epa04546127 Relatives of Jie Stephanie Gunawan, one of the victims of the crashed AirAsia airplane, wait during a hand over ceremony of the mortal remains to the family in Surabaya, Indonesia, 04 January 2015. Zero visibility prevented Indonesian Navy divers 04 January from reaching large objects believed to be parts of an AirAsia  plane that crashed 28 December 2014  between Surabay and Singapore with 162 people aboard, the search chief said. Ships equipped with sonar technology on 03 January had detected four large objects they hoped were parts of AirAsia's Airbus A320-200 fuselage. High waves and strong winds in the past few days had prevented divers equipped with cameras and sonar devices from scouring the sea floor to find more debris and bodies.  EPA/FULLY HANDOKO ORG XMIT: FUL101
epa04546127 Relatives of Jie Stephanie Gunawan, one of the victims of the crashed AirAsia airplane, wait during a hand over ceremony of the mortal remains to the family in Surabaya, Indonesia, 04 January 2015. Zero visibility prevented Indonesian Navy divers 04 January from reaching large objects believed to be parts of an AirAsia plane that crashed 28 December 2014 between Surabay and Singapore with 162 people aboard, the search chief said. Ships equipped with sonar technology on 03 January had detected four large objects they hoped were parts of AirAsia's Airbus A320-200 fuselage. High waves and strong winds in the past few days had prevented divers equipped with cameras and sonar devices from scouring the sea floor to find more debris and bodies. EPA/FULLY HANDOKO ORG XMIT: FUL101
Fully Handoko, European Pressphoto Agency
Indonesian soldiers carry a coffin containing a victim of the AirAsia flight QZ8501 crash  to Bhayangkara Police Hospital for identification on January 4, 2015 in Surabaya, Indonesia. A massive recovery operation is underway in waters off Borneo to recover bodies and debris from the missing AirAsia plane.
Indonesian soldiers carry a coffin containing a victim of the AirAsia flight QZ8501 crash to Bhayangkara Police Hospital for identification on January 4, 2015 in Surabaya, Indonesia. A massive recovery operation is underway in waters off Borneo to recover bodies and debris from the missing AirAsia plane.
Robertus Pudyanto, Getty Images
Members of Mawar Sharon church, attend a prayer service in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015. About 40 members of Mantofa's church died in the crash of AirAsia Flight 8501 which took place on Dec. 28, 2014.
Members of Mawar Sharon church, attend a prayer service in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015. About 40 members of Mantofa's church died in the crash of AirAsia Flight 8501 which took place on Dec. 28, 2014.
Firdia Lisnawati, AP
An Indonesian diver checks his equipment aboard the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency ship 'KN Purworejo' during a search operation for the crashed AirAsia plane. Ships equipped with sonar technology on 03 January have detected four large objects they hoped were parts of AirAsia's Airbus A320-200 fuselage.
An Indonesian diver checks his equipment aboard the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency ship 'KN Purworejo' during a search operation for the crashed AirAsia plane. Ships equipped with sonar technology on 03 January have detected four large objects they hoped were parts of AirAsia's Airbus A320-200 fuselage.
BAGUS INDAHONO, EPA
Members of a rescue team of the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) ship 'KN Purworejo' perform search operations for the crashed AirAsia flight from last week.
Members of a rescue team of the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) ship 'KN Purworejo' perform search operations for the crashed AirAsia flight from last week.
Bagus Indahono, European Pressphoto Agency
A handout picture released by Singapore's Ministry of Defense shows a piece of debris resembling an aircraft window panel recovered by the Republic of Singapore Navy from the Ocean off Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia, during a search and rescue operation of the crashed AirAsia airplane. Zero visibility prevented Indonesian Navy divers 04 January from reaching large objects believed to be parts of an AirAsia plane that crashed with 162 people last week.
A handout picture released by Singapore's Ministry of Defense shows a piece of debris resembling an aircraft window panel recovered by the Republic of Singapore Navy from the Ocean off Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia, during a search and rescue operation of the crashed AirAsia airplane. Zero visibility prevented Indonesian Navy divers 04 January from reaching large objects believed to be parts of an AirAsia plane that crashed with 162 people last week.
Singapore Ministry Of Defense, Via Epa
Relatives of Juanita Limantara, one of the victims of the crashed AirAsia airplane, grieve during a hand over ceremony of the mortal remains to the family in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Relatives of Juanita Limantara, one of the victims of the crashed AirAsia airplane, grieve during a hand over ceremony of the mortal remains to the family in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Made Nagi, European Pressphoto Agency
Indonesian Navy personnel carry a plastic bag containing the body of a passenger of AirAsia Flight 8501 off the coast of Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia,
Indonesian Navy personnel carry a plastic bag containing the body of a passenger of AirAsia Flight 8501 off the coast of Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia,
Adek Berry, AP
Indonesian police stand on the deck of a National Search And Rescue Agency ship during the search operation for the victims of AirAsia flight 8501.
Indonesian police stand on the deck of a National Search And Rescue Agency ship during the search operation for the victims of AirAsia flight 8501.
Achmad Ibrahim, AP
Indonesian Navy personnel manage bags containing bodies of passengers from AirAsia flight 8501.
Indonesian Navy personnel manage bags containing bodies of passengers from AirAsia flight 8501.
Pool Photo By Adek Berry
Members of an Indonesian search and rescue team carry coffins containing victims of the AirAsia flight 8501 at Iskandar Airbase in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
Members of an Indonesian search and rescue team carry coffins containing victims of the AirAsia flight 8501 at Iskandar Airbase in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
Oscar Siagian, Getty Images
Divers from Russian rescue team arrive at Iskandar Airbase.
Divers from Russian rescue team arrive at Iskandar Airbase.
Oscar Siagian, Getty Images
A relative of Meiji Thejakusuma, shows a photo of Meiji's family, all of whom were passengers on AirAsia flight 8501, in Surabaya, Indonesia.
A relative of Meiji Thejakusuma, shows a photo of Meiji's family, all of whom were passengers on AirAsia flight 8501, in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Robertus Pudyanto, Getty Images
The mother of Hendra Gunawan Syawal, a passenger on AirAsia Flight 8501, prays near her son's coffin at Adi Yasa funeral home in Surabaya, Indonesia.
The mother of Hendra Gunawan Syawal, a passenger on AirAsia Flight 8501, prays near her son's coffin at Adi Yasa funeral home in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Robertus Pudyanto, Getty Images
Search and rescue teams transport coffins containing AirAsia Flight 8501 victims at the airport in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
Search and rescue teams transport coffins containing AirAsia Flight 8501 victims at the airport in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
Achmad Ibrahim, AP
Indonesian Air Force members conduct search operations from a helicopter over Kumai Bay near Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
Indonesian Air Force members conduct search operations from a helicopter over Kumai Bay near Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
Bagus Indahono, AFP/Getty Images
Indonesian military officers carry wreckage from AirAsia Flight 8501 at the military base in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia on Jan. 2.
Indonesian military officers carry wreckage from AirAsia Flight 8501 at the military base in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia on Jan. 2.
AFP/Getty Images
Muslim men pray during a special prayer for the victims of AirAsia Flight 8501 at Al Akbar Mosque in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Muslim men pray during a special prayer for the victims of AirAsia Flight 8501 at Al Akbar Mosque in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Dita Alangkara, AP
A cemetery worker, left, and a relative clean up the grave of Hayati Lutfiah Hamid, a victim of the AirAsia 8501 crash, in Surabaya, Indonesia.
A cemetery worker, left, and a relative clean up the grave of Hayati Lutfiah Hamid, a victim of the AirAsia 8501 crash, in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Robertus Pudyanto, Getty Images
Indonesian soldiers transport the coffin of Gryson Herbert Linaksita, one of the victims of AirAsia Flight 8501, during the handover to his family in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Indonesian soldiers transport the coffin of Gryson Herbert Linaksita, one of the victims of AirAsia Flight 8501, during the handover to his family in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Firdia Lisnawati, AP
An Indonesian search and rescue team transfers victims of AirAsia Flight 8501 at a base in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
An Indonesian search and rescue team transfers victims of AirAsia Flight 8501 at a base in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
Adek Berry, AFP/Getty Images
An Indonesian Air Force crew looks searches Kumai Bay in Indonesia.
An Indonesian Air Force crew looks searches Kumai Bay in Indonesia.
Bagus Indahono, Pool Via European Pressphoto Agency
Search and rescue officials transport coffins containing the body of the victims aboard AirAsia Flight 8501 in Pangkalan Bun.
Search and rescue officials transport coffins containing the body of the victims aboard AirAsia Flight 8501 in Pangkalan Bun.
Achmad Ibrahim, AP
An Indonesia worker puts flower on a coffin of an AirAsia Flight 82501 victrim at Sultan Imanuddin Hospital in Pangkalan Bun.
An Indonesia worker puts flower on a coffin of an AirAsia Flight 82501 victrim at Sultan Imanuddin Hospital in Pangkalan Bun.
Bagus Indahono, European Pressphoto Agency
Coffins containing bodies of AirAsia Flight 8501 victims are transferred to Surabaya at the airport in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
Coffins containing bodies of AirAsia Flight 8501 victims are transferred to Surabaya at the airport in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
Achmad Ibrahim, AP
Indonesian officers carry the coffin of a victim from the AirAsia crash for transfer to Surabaya at Sultan Imanuddin Hospital in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
Indonesian officers carry the coffin of a victim from the AirAsia crash for transfer to Surabaya at Sultan Imanuddin Hospital in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
Bagus Indahono, European Pressphoto Agency
A relative weeps during the handover of the body of Hayati Lutfiah Hamid, one of the victims of AirAsia Flight 8501, to her family at the police hospital in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
A relative weeps during the handover of the body of Hayati Lutfiah Hamid, one of the victims of AirAsia Flight 8501, to her family at the police hospital in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
Dita Alangkara, AP
Relatives carry the coffin containing the body of Hayati Lutfiah Hamid, one of the victims of AirAsia Flight 8501, during her burial at a cemetery in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. Hamid is the first victim of the ill-fated AirAsia flight identified and returned to her family.
Relatives carry the coffin containing the body of Hayati Lutfiah Hamid, one of the victims of AirAsia Flight 8501, during her burial at a cemetery in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. Hamid is the first victim of the ill-fated AirAsia flight identified and returned to her family.
Trisnadi, AP
Indonesian military officers coordinate with a navy helicopter Bell 421 on the Indonesian Navy vessel KRI Bung Tomo  while they search for victims and debris from AirAsia flight QZ8501.
Indonesian military officers coordinate with a navy helicopter Bell 421 on the Indonesian Navy vessel KRI Bung Tomo while they search for victims and debris from AirAsia flight QZ8501.
Adek Berry, AFP/Getty Images
Indonesian soldiers carry coffins containing victims of the AirAsia flight QZ8501 at the Indonesian Air Force Military Base Operation Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Indonesian soldiers carry coffins containing victims of the AirAsia flight QZ8501 at the Indonesian Air Force Military Base Operation Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Oscar Siagian, Getty Images
Members of an Indonesian search and rescue team carry the body of a victim of the AirAsia flight QZ8501 at Iskandar Airbase  in Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Members of an Indonesian search and rescue team carry the body of a victim of the AirAsia flight QZ8501 at Iskandar Airbase in Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Ulet Ifansasti, Getty Images
Indonesia's National Police carry a large piece of debris from the crashed AirAsia plane in the port of Panglima Utar Kumai, Pangkalan Bun, Borneo, Indonesia.
Indonesia's National Police carry a large piece of debris from the crashed AirAsia plane in the port of Panglima Utar Kumai, Pangkalan Bun, Borneo, Indonesia.
Keanu Jo, European PressPhoto Agency
Indonesian soldiers carry the coffin of an AirAsia Flight 8501 victim upon arrival at a military airstrip at Surabaya's airport in Indonesia on Dec. 31.
Indonesian soldiers carry the coffin of an AirAsia Flight 8501 victim upon arrival at a military airstrip at Surabaya's airport in Indonesia on Dec. 31.
Firdia Lisnawati, AP
Royal Malaysian Navy search and rescue crews retrieve an emergency evacuation tube from AirAsia Flight 8501 during their search and rescue operations in Indonesia's Java Sea on Dec. 31.
Royal Malaysian Navy search and rescue crews retrieve an emergency evacuation tube from AirAsia Flight 8501 during their search and rescue operations in Indonesia's Java Sea on Dec. 31.
Malaysian Royal Navy Via AFP/Getty Images
Military personnel carry two coffins containing two victims of AirAsia Flight 8501 as they arrive at a military airstrip at Surabaya's airport.
Military personnel carry two coffins containing two victims of AirAsia Flight 8501 as they arrive at a military airstrip at Surabaya's airport.
Made Nagi, European Pressphoto Agency
A victim of AirAsia Flight 8501 is transported from a helicopter at Iskandar Military Airport, in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
A victim of AirAsia Flight 8501 is transported from a helicopter at Iskandar Military Airport, in Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia.
Bagus Indahono, European Pressphoto Agency
Relatives of AirAsia Flight 8501 victims pray at Juanda Airport in Surabaya.
Relatives of AirAsia Flight 8501 victims pray at Juanda Airport in Surabaya.
Made Nagi, European Pressphoto Agency
Indonesian Navy divers inspect their gear upon arrival for the search operation of AirAsia Flight 8501 at the airport in Pangkalan Bun.
Indonesian Navy divers inspect their gear upon arrival for the search operation of AirAsia Flight 8501 at the airport in Pangkalan Bun.
Dewi Nurcahyani, AP
Indonesian military personnel carry coffins of victims recovered from the  flight.
Indonesian military personnel carry coffins of victims recovered from the flight.
Juni Kriswanto, AFP/Getty Images
TOPSHOTS Family members of passengers onboard Malaysian air carrier AirAsia flight QZ8501 pray together inside a holding room at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya on December 31, 2014. Stormy weather forced Indonesian rescuers on December 31 to suspend their search for the bodies of 162 people aboard an ill-fated AirAsia plane, as investigators started trying to piece together why the flight plunged into the sea.    AFP PHOTO / MANAN VATSYAYANAMANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536425776
TOPSHOTS Family members of passengers onboard Malaysian air carrier AirAsia flight QZ8501 pray together inside a holding room at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya on December 31, 2014. Stormy weather forced Indonesian rescuers on December 31 to suspend their search for the bodies of 162 people aboard an ill-fated AirAsia plane, as investigators started trying to piece together why the flight plunged into the sea. AFP PHOTO / MANAN VATSYAYANAMANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536425776
Manan Vatsyayana, AFP/Getty Images
Haidar Fauzie, 60, holds up a picture of his daughter Khairunnisa Haidar, 22, a flight attendant on the AirAsia flight.
Haidar Fauzie, 60, holds up a picture of his daughter Khairunnisa Haidar, 22, a flight attendant on the AirAsia flight.
Eileen Ng, AP
A coffin of a victim of Flight 8501 is transferred from a local hospital in Pangkalan Bun, the town with the nearest airstrip to the crash site.
A coffin of a victim of Flight 8501 is transferred from a local hospital in Pangkalan Bun, the town with the nearest airstrip to the crash site.
AFP/Getty Images
Relatives of passengers on the missing AirAsia jet react on Dec. 30 at a crisis center in Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia, after viewing a television report of bodies found in an area where the airliner disappeared. AirAsia Flight 8501 with 162 people on board disappeared on Dec. 28 during a flight from Surabaya, East Java, to Singapore.
Relatives of passengers on the missing AirAsia jet react on Dec. 30 at a crisis center in Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia, after viewing a television report of bodies found in an area where the airliner disappeared. AirAsia Flight 8501 with 162 people on board disappeared on Dec. 28 during a flight from Surabaya, East Java, to Singapore.
Trisnadi Via AP
epa04542821 FHB Bambang Soelistyo (R), the Head of the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), explains an image showing what is believed to be parts of the missing AirAsia plane during a news conferences updating journalists about the search and rescue operations, in Jakarta, Indonesia, 30 December 2014. Man on left is not identified. Floating debris, a possible fuselage, and several bodies were spotted 30 December by rescuers searching for an AirAsia plane with 162 people on board, as officials said they were nearly certain they had found the remains of flight QZ8501. AirAsia Indonesia flight QZ8501 disappeared from radar over the Java Sea after taking off from Surabaya in Indonesia's East Java province en route to Singapore on 28 December morning. AirAsia said 155 of the people on board were Indonesians. The others included three from South Korea, and one each from Singapore, Malaysia, France and Britain.  EPA/ADI WEDA ORG XMIT: WDE593
epa04542821 FHB Bambang Soelistyo (R), the Head of the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), explains an image showing what is believed to be parts of the missing AirAsia plane during a news conferences updating journalists about the search and rescue operations, in Jakarta, Indonesia, 30 December 2014. Man on left is not identified. Floating debris, a possible fuselage, and several bodies were spotted 30 December by rescuers searching for an AirAsia plane with 162 people on board, as officials said they were nearly certain they had found the remains of flight QZ8501. AirAsia Indonesia flight QZ8501 disappeared from radar over the Java Sea after taking off from Surabaya in Indonesia's East Java province en route to Singapore on 28 December morning. AirAsia said 155 of the people on board were Indonesians. The others included three from South Korea, and one each from Singapore, Malaysia, France and Britain. EPA/ADI WEDA ORG XMIT: WDE593
Adi Weda, European Pressphoto Agency
epa04542820 FHB Bambang Soelistyo (R), the Head of the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), explains an image showing what is believed to be parts of the missing AirAsia plane during a news conferences updating journalists about the search and rescue operations, in Jakarta, Indonesia, 30 December 2014. Man on left is not identified. Floating debris, a possible fuselage, and several bodies were spotted 30 December by rescuers searching for an AirAsia plane with 162 people on board, as officials said they were nearly certain they had found the remains of flight QZ8501. AirAsia Indonesia flight QZ8501 disappeared from radar over the Java Sea after taking off from Surabaya in Indonesia's East Java province en route to Singapore on 28 December morning. AirAsia said 155 of the people on board were Indonesians. The others included three from South Korea, and one each from Singapore, Malaysia, France and Britain.  EPA/ADI WEDA ORG XMIT: WDE594
epa04542820 FHB Bambang Soelistyo (R), the Head of the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), explains an image showing what is believed to be parts of the missing AirAsia plane during a news conferences updating journalists about the search and rescue operations, in Jakarta, Indonesia, 30 December 2014. Man on left is not identified. Floating debris, a possible fuselage, and several bodies were spotted 30 December by rescuers searching for an AirAsia plane with 162 people on board, as officials said they were nearly certain they had found the remains of flight QZ8501. AirAsia Indonesia flight QZ8501 disappeared from radar over the Java Sea after taking off from Surabaya in Indonesia's East Java province en route to Singapore on 28 December morning. AirAsia said 155 of the people on board were Indonesians. The others included three from South Korea, and one each from Singapore, Malaysia, France and Britain. EPA/ADI WEDA ORG XMIT: WDE594
Adi Weda, European Pressphoto Agency
epa04542781 Jakarta's Air Force base commander Rear Marshal Dwi Putranto (C) and Indonesian Air Force crew show pieces of luggage and what is believed to be an emergency slide from the AirAsia plane which was recovered during a search and rescue operation and brought to the military base in Pangkalan Bun, central Borneo, Indonesia, 30 December 2014. Others are not identified. Floating debris, a possible fuselage, and several bodies were spotted 30 December by rescuers searching for an AirAsia plane with 162 people on board, as officials said they were nearly certain they had found the remains of flight QZ8501. AirAsia Indonesia flight QZ8501 disappeared from radar over the Java Sea after taking off from Surabaya in Indonesia's East Java province en route to Singapore on 28 December morning. AirAsia said 155 of the people on board were Indonesians. The others included three from South Korea, and one each from Singapore, Malaysia, France and Britain.  EPA/BAGUS INDAHONO ORG XMIT: BGS63
epa04542781 Jakarta's Air Force base commander Rear Marshal Dwi Putranto (C) and Indonesian Air Force crew show pieces of luggage and what is believed to be an emergency slide from the AirAsia plane which was recovered during a search and rescue operation and brought to the military base in Pangkalan Bun, central Borneo, Indonesia, 30 December 2014. Others are not identified. Floating debris, a possible fuselage, and several bodies were spotted 30 December by rescuers searching for an AirAsia plane with 162 people on board, as officials said they were nearly certain they had found the remains of flight QZ8501. AirAsia Indonesia flight QZ8501 disappeared from radar over the Java Sea after taking off from Surabaya in Indonesia's East Java province en route to Singapore on 28 December morning. AirAsia said 155 of the people on board were Indonesians. The others included three from South Korea, and one each from Singapore, Malaysia, France and Britain. EPA/BAGUS INDAHONO ORG XMIT: BGS63
Bagus Indahono, European Pressphoto Agency
This aerial view taken from an Indonesian search and rescue aircraft over the Java Sea shows floating debris spotted in the same area as other items being investigated by Indonesian authorities as possible objects from missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 on December 30, 2014.  Items resembling an emergency slide, plane door and other objects were spotted during a aerial search on December 30 for the missing AirAsia plane, according to information from the flight on which AFP was aboard.    AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYOBAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536412909
This aerial view taken from an Indonesian search and rescue aircraft over the Java Sea shows floating debris spotted in the same area as other items being investigated by Indonesian authorities as possible objects from missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 on December 30, 2014. Items resembling an emergency slide, plane door and other objects were spotted during a aerial search on December 30 for the missing AirAsia plane, according to information from the flight on which AFP was aboard. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYOBAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536412909
Bay Ismoyo, AFP/Getty Images
epa04542683 An unidentified object, found during a search and rescue operation by the Indonesian Air Force for the missing AirAsia plane, is seen floating in the ocean off the coast of Pangkalan Bun, Borneo, Indonesia, 30 December 2014.  The search operation for a missing AirAsia plane has 'possibly' found debris, including what looks like a life vest and a seat, Indonesia's Air Force spokesman says.  One of the floating objects spotted by an aircraft looking for the missing AirAsia plane resembles an emergency slide, an Air Force officer said.  EPA/KENAREL BEST AVAILABLE QUALITY ORG XMIT: BGSx
epa04542683 An unidentified object, found during a search and rescue operation by the Indonesian Air Force for the missing AirAsia plane, is seen floating in the ocean off the coast of Pangkalan Bun, Borneo, Indonesia, 30 December 2014. The search operation for a missing AirAsia plane has 'possibly' found debris, including what looks like a life vest and a seat, Indonesia's Air Force spokesman says. One of the floating objects spotted by an aircraft looking for the missing AirAsia plane resembles an emergency slide, an Air Force officer said. EPA/KENAREL BEST AVAILABLE QUALITY ORG XMIT: BGSx
Kenarel, European Pressphoto Agency
This aerial view taken from an Indonesian search and rescue aircraft over the Java Sea shows floating debris spotted in the same area as other items being investigated by Indonesian authorities as possible objects from missing AirAsia flight QZ8501.
This aerial view taken from an Indonesian search and rescue aircraft over the Java Sea shows floating debris spotted in the same area as other items being investigated by Indonesian authorities as possible objects from missing AirAsia flight QZ8501.
Bay Ismoyo, AFP/Getty Images
SURABAYA, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 30:  Relatives of passengers on AirAsia flight QZ 8501 react to the breaking news of debris and bodies being found on December 30, 2014 in Surabaya, Indonesia. Debris and dead bodies have reportedly been sighted in the Java Sea during search operations for the missing AirAsia flight QZ 8501. AirAsia flight QZ8501 from Surabaya to Singapore, with 162 people on board, lost contact with air traffic control at 07:24 a.m. local time on December 28.  (Photo by Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 530642671 ORIG FILE ID: 460903268
SURABAYA, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 30: Relatives of passengers on AirAsia flight QZ 8501 react to the breaking news of debris and bodies being found on December 30, 2014 in Surabaya, Indonesia. Debris and dead bodies have reportedly been sighted in the Java Sea during search operations for the missing AirAsia flight QZ 8501. AirAsia flight QZ8501 from Surabaya to Singapore, with 162 people on board, lost contact with air traffic control at 07:24 a.m. local time on December 28. (Photo by Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 530642671 ORIG FILE ID: 460903268
Robertus Pudyanto, Getty Images
SURABAYA, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 30:  Relatives of passengers on AirAsia flight QZ 8501 react to the breaking news of debris and bodies being found on December 30, 2014 in Surabaya, Indonesia. Debris and dead bodies have reportedly been sighted in the Java Sea during search operations for the missing AirAsia flight QZ 8501. AirAsia flight QZ8501 from Surabaya to Singapore, with 162 people on board, lost contact with air traffic control at 07:24 a.m. local time on December 28.  (Photo by Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 530642671 ORIG FILE ID: 460903262
SURABAYA, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 30: Relatives of passengers on AirAsia flight QZ 8501 react to the breaking news of debris and bodies being found on December 30, 2014 in Surabaya, Indonesia. Debris and dead bodies have reportedly been sighted in the Java Sea during search operations for the missing AirAsia flight QZ 8501. AirAsia flight QZ8501 from Surabaya to Singapore, with 162 people on board, lost contact with air traffic control at 07:24 a.m. local time on December 28. (Photo by Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 530642671 ORIG FILE ID: 460903262
Robertus Pudyanto, Getty Images
epaselect epa04542733 Relatives reacts as the Indonesian Search and Rescue Team announce they found debris of the missing AirAsia plane at Juanda Airport, in Surabaya, Indonesia, 30 December 2014. Rescuers hunting for the missing AirAsia plane have spotted debris and also a body, the head of the search operation said. Search and rescue chief Bambang Soelistyo told reporters during a news conference in Jakarta that they could say with 95 per cent certainty that debris and objects spotted in the sea were from the aircraft. (EDS NOTE: picture taken through window)  EPA/MADE NAGI ORG XMIT: NAG107
epaselect epa04542733 Relatives reacts as the Indonesian Search and Rescue Team announce they found debris of the missing AirAsia plane at Juanda Airport, in Surabaya, Indonesia, 30 December 2014. Rescuers hunting for the missing AirAsia plane have spotted debris and also a body, the head of the search operation said. Search and rescue chief Bambang Soelistyo told reporters during a news conference in Jakarta that they could say with 95 per cent certainty that debris and objects spotted in the sea were from the aircraft. (EDS NOTE: picture taken through window) EPA/MADE NAGI ORG XMIT: NAG107
Made Nagi, European Pressphoto Agency
Indonesian air force CN295 crew members take part in a search and rescue operation for missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 over waters near Pangkalan, Central Kalimantan, on December 30, 2014. Items resembling an emergency slide, plane door and other objects were spotted in the sea during an aerial search on December 30 for missing AirAsia flight QZ8501, Indonesian officials said. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYOBAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536413064
Indonesian air force CN295 crew members take part in a search and rescue operation for missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 over waters near Pangkalan, Central Kalimantan, on December 30, 2014. Items resembling an emergency slide, plane door and other objects were spotted in the sea during an aerial search on December 30 for missing AirAsia flight QZ8501, Indonesian officials said. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYOBAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536413064
Bay Ismoyo, AFP/Getty Images
A crew member of Indonesian Navy CN-235 airplane prays prior to the start of a search operation for the missing AirAsia flight 8501 at the airport in Pangkal Pinang, Bangka Island, Indonesia, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014. Six bloated bodies and debris seen floating in Indonesian waters Tuesday painful ended the mystery of AirAsia Flight 8501, which crashed into the Java Sea and was lost to searchers for more than two days. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana) ORG XMIT: JAK113
A crew member of Indonesian Navy CN-235 airplane prays prior to the start of a search operation for the missing AirAsia flight 8501 at the airport in Pangkal Pinang, Bangka Island, Indonesia, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014. Six bloated bodies and debris seen floating in Indonesian waters Tuesday painful ended the mystery of AirAsia Flight 8501, which crashed into the Java Sea and was lost to searchers for more than two days. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana) ORG XMIT: JAK113
Tatan Syuflana, AP
epa04542709 A journalist takes photographs of an image released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) showing a map where they found wreckage of Airasia missing plane during a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, 30 December 2014. Rescuers hunting for the missing AirAsia plane have also spotted a body, the head of the search operation said. Search and rescue chief Bambang Soelistyo also told reporters that they could say with 95 per cent certainty that debris and objects spotted in the sea were from the aircraft.  EPA/ADI WEDA ORG XMIT: WDE590
epa04542709 A journalist takes photographs of an image released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) showing a map where they found wreckage of Airasia missing plane during a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, 30 December 2014. Rescuers hunting for the missing AirAsia plane have also spotted a body, the head of the search operation said. Search and rescue chief Bambang Soelistyo also told reporters that they could say with 95 per cent certainty that debris and objects spotted in the sea were from the aircraft. EPA/ADI WEDA ORG XMIT: WDE590
Adi Weda, European Pressphoto Agency
Messages of support for the relatives and passengers of Airasia flight QZ8501 are displayed inside terminal 2 at Changi international airport in Singapore on December 30, 2014. The hunt for a missing AirAsia passenger plane appeared over on December 30 as wreckage and dozens of bodies were spotted at sea off Indonesia, prompting raw scenes of emotion from sobbing relatives of the 162 people aboard. AFP PHOTO / MOHD FYROLMOHD FYROL/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536414786
Messages of support for the relatives and passengers of Airasia flight QZ8501 are displayed inside terminal 2 at Changi international airport in Singapore on December 30, 2014. The hunt for a missing AirAsia passenger plane appeared over on December 30 as wreckage and dozens of bodies were spotted at sea off Indonesia, prompting raw scenes of emotion from sobbing relatives of the 162 people aboard. AFP PHOTO / MOHD FYROLMOHD FYROL/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536414786
Mohd Fyrol, AFP/Getty Images
An Indonesian woman lays flowers as people pray for passengers of the missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 in Malang, East Java on December 30, 2014. The hunt for a missing AirAsia passenger plane appeared over on December 30 as wreckage and dozens of bodies were spotted at sea off Indonesia, prompting raw scenes of emotion from sobbing relatives of the 162 people aboard. AFP PHOTO / AMAN ROCHMANAMAN ROCHMAN/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536414562
An Indonesian woman lays flowers as people pray for passengers of the missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 in Malang, East Java on December 30, 2014. The hunt for a missing AirAsia passenger plane appeared over on December 30 as wreckage and dozens of bodies were spotted at sea off Indonesia, prompting raw scenes of emotion from sobbing relatives of the 162 people aboard. AFP PHOTO / AMAN ROCHMANAMAN ROCHMAN/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 536414562
Aman Rochman, AFP/Getty Images
Relatives cry and comfort each other as they wait for news about the missing AirAsia passenger jet on Dec. 29 at Juanda Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia.  The aircraft with 162 people on board disappeared during a flight from Surabaya, East Java, to SIngapore on Dec. 28.
Relatives cry and comfort each other as they wait for news about the missing AirAsia passenger jet on Dec. 29 at Juanda Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia. The aircraft with 162 people on board disappeared during a flight from Surabaya, East Java, to SIngapore on Dec. 28.
Made Nagi, European Pressphoto Agency
An Indonesian woman holds a family picture outside the crisis center at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya.
An Indonesian woman holds a family picture outside the crisis center at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya.
Manan Vatsyayana, AFP/Getty Images
Relatives hold a picture of the Herumanto Tanus family at Juanda Airport.
Relatives hold a picture of the Herumanto Tanus family at Juanda Airport.
Made Nagi, European Pressphoto Agency
People with relatives aboard the missing jetliner wait for news at Juanda International Airport.
People with relatives aboard the missing jetliner wait for news at Juanda International Airport.
Trisnadi Marjan, AP
An Indonesian crew member aboard a search aircraft looks looks for the missing AirAsia flight during a mission over the Java Sea.
An Indonesian crew member aboard a search aircraft looks looks for the missing AirAsia flight during a mission over the Java Sea.
Juni Kriswanto, AFP/Getty Images
Indonesian miltary personnel use a map during a search and rescue operation over the Java Sea.
Indonesian miltary personnel use a map during a search and rescue operation over the Java Sea.
Juni Kriswanto, AFP/Getty Images
An Indonesian air force crew member from the 31st Air Squadron conducts a search for the missing AirAsia flight over the Karimata Strait.
An Indonesian air force crew member from the 31st Air Squadron conducts a search for the missing AirAsia flight over the Karimata Strait.
Dita Alangkara, AP
Indonesian air force personnel search for the missing passenger jet over Bangka Island.
Indonesian air force personnel search for the missing passenger jet over Bangka Island.
Adi Weda, European Pressphoto Agency
Indonesian air force check a map before taking off on a search mission over the Java Sea.
Indonesian air force check a map before taking off on a search mission over the Java Sea.
Bay Ismoyo, AFP/Getty Images
A map shows the search area which will be covered by Ian ndonesian air force C-130 Hercules aircraft .
A map shows the search area which will be covered by Ian ndonesian air force C-130 Hercules aircraft .
Bay Ismoyo, AFP/Getty Images
Indonesian navy Adm. Abdul Rashid, commander of the search and rescue effort, points to an area on a map during a briefing at the Navy Port in Batam.
Indonesian navy Adm. Abdul Rashid, commander of the search and rescue effort, points to an area on a map during a briefing at the Navy Port in Batam.
Massulis Mbasan, European Pressphoto Agency
Representatives from search and rescue organizations, airport and air traffic services, the Indonesian navy and AirAsia conduct a press conference about the ongoing search for the missing AirAsia jet at Juanda Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Representatives from search and rescue organizations, airport and air traffic services, the Indonesian navy and AirAsia conduct a press conference about the ongoing search for the missing AirAsia jet at Juanda Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Fully Handoko, European Pressphoto Agency
Relatives of missing passengers cry at the crisis center as they await the official news of all 162 people on board the AirAsia flight after it lost contact with air traffic control at 07:24 a.m. local time Sunday morning.
Relatives of missing passengers cry at the crisis center as they await the official news of all 162 people on board the AirAsia flight after it lost contact with air traffic control at 07:24 a.m. local time Sunday morning.
Robertus Pudyanto, Getty Images
AirAsia Airbus A320-200, tail number PK-AXC is photographed at Singapore - Changi Airport on February 25, 2011.  AirAsia Flight QZ8501, tail number PK-AXC, disappeared Sunday, Dec 28, 2014 while flying from Indonesia to Singapore.
AirAsia Airbus A320-200, tail number PK-AXC is photographed at Singapore - Changi Airport on February 25, 2011. AirAsia Flight QZ8501, tail number PK-AXC, disappeared Sunday, Dec 28, 2014 while flying from Indonesia to Singapore.
Aldo Bidini
Weeping relatives await news of the AirAsia missing plane at Juanda Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Weeping relatives await news of the AirAsia missing plane at Juanda Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Fully Handoko, European Pressphoto Agency
A relative of missing Air Asia QZ8501 passengers looks at the passengers list  at the crisis center of Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia.
A relative of missing Air Asia QZ8501 passengers looks at the passengers list at the crisis center of Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Robertus Pudyanto, Getty Images
A relative shows a picture of family who were traveling aboard the missing AirAsia flight on her mobile phone at the airport in Surabaya, East Java.
A relative shows a picture of family who were traveling aboard the missing AirAsia flight on her mobile phone at the airport in Surabaya, East Java.
Juni Kriswanto, AFP/Getty Images
Sunu Widyatmoko CEO of Indonesia AirAsia give a press conference at Djuanda International airport in Surabaya, Indonesia. AirAsia announced that flight QZ8501 from Surabaya to Singapore, with 162 people on board, lost contact with air traffic control at 07:24 a.m. Sunday local time.
Sunu Widyatmoko CEO of Indonesia AirAsia give a press conference at Djuanda International airport in Surabaya, Indonesia. AirAsia announced that flight QZ8501 from Surabaya to Singapore, with 162 people on board, lost contact with air traffic control at 07:24 a.m. Sunday local time.
Oscar Siagian, Getty Images
AirAsia Airbus A320-200 passenger jets are parked Nov. 26, 2014, on the tarmac at low-cost terminal KLIA2 in Sepang, Malaysia.
AirAsia Airbus A320-200 passenger jets are parked Nov. 26, 2014, on the tarmac at low-cost terminal KLIA2 in Sepang, Malaysia.
Vincent Thian, AP
An airport official checks a map of Indonesia Dec. 28, 2014, at the crisis center set up by East Java, Indonesia, authorities for missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501.
An airport official checks a map of Indonesia Dec. 28, 2014, at the crisis center set up by East Java, Indonesia, authorities for missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501.
Trisnadi, AP
Rohana, the mother of Khairunisa, a flight attendant on missing Air Asia Flight QZ 8501, points towards her daughter on a family photograph in Palembang, South Sumatra in Indonesia.
Rohana, the mother of Khairunisa, a flight attendant on missing Air Asia Flight QZ 8501, points towards her daughter on a family photograph in Palembang, South Sumatra in Indonesia.
Abdul Qodir, AFP/Getty Images
Jiang Hui, a relative of passengers on board the Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 that went missing on March 8, watches news on missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 on TV.
Jiang Hui, a relative of passengers on board the Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 that went missing on March 8, watches news on missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 on TV.
Andy Wong, AP
Relatives of the passengers of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 comfort each other at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia, Dec. 28, 2014.
Relatives of the passengers of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 comfort each other at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia, Dec. 28, 2014.
Trisnadi, AP
This reproduction photo released by Rohana, the mother of AirAsia flight attendant Khairunisa, shows her daughter who was on  the missing flight.
This reproduction photo released by Rohana, the mother of AirAsia flight attendant Khairunisa, shows her daughter who was on the missing flight.
Family Of Khairunisa, AFP/Getty Images
In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, Indonesian Transport Minister Ignasius Jonan, right, speaks at a press conference on the missing flight.
In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, Indonesian Transport Minister Ignasius Jonan, right, speaks at a press conference on the missing flight.
Syaiful Arif, AP
A man is silhouetted against an electronic board instructing relatives to gather at a holding area at Changi International Airport in Singapore, where AirAsia Flight QZ8501 was scheduled to land.
A man is silhouetted against an electronic board instructing relatives to gather at a holding area at Changi International Airport in Singapore, where AirAsia Flight QZ8501 was scheduled to land.
Wong Maye-E, AP
A family member of a passenger on missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 at Juanda international airport.
A family member of a passenger on missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 at Juanda international airport.
Juni Kriswanto, AFP/Getty Images
A relative of the passengers of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 weeps as she waits for the latest news Dec. 28, 2014, on the missing jetliner at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia.
A relative of the passengers of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 weeps as she waits for the latest news Dec. 28, 2014, on the missing jetliner at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Trisnadi, AP
Family members of passengers on AirAsia Flight QZ8501 gather at Juanda international airport Dec. 28, 2014, in Surabaya, Indonesia, after airline officials announced the plane was missing.
Family members of passengers on AirAsia Flight QZ8501 gather at Juanda international airport Dec. 28, 2014, in Surabaya, Indonesia, after airline officials announced the plane was missing.
Juni Kriswanto, AFP/Getty Images
Relatives of passengers on missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501 gather Dec. 28, 2014, at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Relatives of passengers on missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501 gather Dec. 28, 2014, at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Juni Kriswanto, AFP/Getty Images
A relative of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 passengers weeps as she waits for the latest news on the missing jetliner at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia, Dec. 28, 2014.
A relative of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 passengers weeps as she waits for the latest news on the missing jetliner at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia, Dec. 28, 2014.
Trisnadi, AP
Relatives wait at a crisis center at Juanda International Airport for the latest news on Flight QZ8501.
Relatives wait at a crisis center at Juanda International Airport for the latest news on Flight QZ8501.
Trisnadi, AP
Electronic screens show flight information, including AirAsia Flight QZ8501 at top right, on Dec. 28, 2014, inside Changi International Airport in Singapore.
Electronic screens show flight information, including AirAsia Flight QZ8501 at top right, on Dec. 28, 2014, inside Changi International Airport in Singapore.
Mohd Fryol, AFP/Getty Images
A man walks near the AirAsia check-in counter Dec. 28, 2014, at Changi International Airport in Singapore. Missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501 was to land there.
A man walks near the AirAsia check-in counter Dec. 28, 2014, at Changi International Airport in Singapore. Missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501 was to land there.
Mohd Fryol, AFP/Getty Images
Passengers wait Dec. 28, 2014, at the AirAsia check-in counter at Changi International Airport in Singapore.
Passengers wait Dec. 28, 2014, at the AirAsia check-in counter at Changi International Airport in Singapore.
Mohd Fryol, AFP/Getty Images
An electronic sign shows information for AirAsia Flight QZ8501 bound for Singapore International Airport on Dec. 28, 2014.
An electronic sign shows information for AirAsia Flight QZ8501 bound for Singapore International Airport on Dec. 28, 2014.
Mohd Fyrol, AFP/Getty Images
An AirAsia A320-200 passenger jet is parked on the tarmac Nov. 10, 2014, at low-cost terminal KLIA2 in Sepang, Malaysia.
An AirAsia A320-200 passenger jet is parked on the tarmac Nov. 10, 2014, at low-cost terminal KLIA2 in Sepang, Malaysia.
Lai Seng Sin, AP
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