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ALERT Editor's note: Rescue operations are ongoing following the crash of a TransAsia flight into a river in Taipei. According to Taiwanese Civil Aviation Authority, 31 people remain unaccounted for. At least people have been confirmed killed and another 18 injured. These numbers will likely change. – Jillian

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BREAKING A video shows TransAsia Airways plane before crash in Taipei

ALERT Taiwan air authority says at least 16 people rescued from TransAsia plane in Taipei river; conditions not immediately known – @JimDalrympleII

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ALERT TransAsia Airways plane that crashed was flying from Taipei to the Kinmen islands, local media reports – @BBCNews

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ALERT Taiwan civil aviation official says 53 passengers and 5 crew members were on board TransAsia plane that crashed in Taipei – @NBCNews

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ALERT Taiwan state media reports at least 8 people killed when TransAsia Airways plane crashed into Taipei river – @AP

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ALERT Twin-engine turboprop ATR 72 identified as plane involved in TransAsia crash, officials say – @NBCNews

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NEWS Small plane crashes in Taiwan

An ATR-72 flying from Taipei was forced to dirch in a river after hitting an object. Link

NEWS United Considering 10-Abreast 777 Retrofits

United Airlines is considering creating a high-density Boeing 777 subfleet with 10 seats across–rather than nine–in regular economy class and a smaller than usual business class cabin, Aviation Week has learned. Link

NEWS Etihad Airways Begins Boeing 787-9 Operations

Etihad Airways has begun operations with its recently delivered Boeing 787-9. Its initial service, from Abu Dhabi to Dusseldorf, took place Monday. Link

NEWS United forced to land after cabin pressure causes sick passengers

Passengers on a United flight from KORD to KDEN had to emergency land after passengers experienced sickness from a cabin pressure drop. Link

ALERT Photo: Emergency officials work to rescue passengers of TransAsia Airways flight that crashed into Taipei river – @BBCBreaking

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