On Nov 5th 2015 the British Foreign Minister stated, that based on intelligence from the UK and the USA there was a significant possibility the Metrojet was downed by a bomb on board of the aircraft, although there is no firm evidence to confirm this as cause of the crash. The UK is reacting to this possibility however, flights to Sharm el Sheikh by UK airlines are suspended and may resume on Nov 6th, in the meantime the government is working to ensure British travellers in Sharm el Sheikh can return home.
On Nov 5th 2015 Egypt's Aviation Minister countered the claims from the UK however stating that all Egypt Airports are in compliance with international standards in safety. There is no evidence or substance to the claims, that an explosion internal to the aircraft brought the aircraft down. Egypt is keen to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the investigation.
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On Nov 5th 2015 Egypt's Aviation Minister countered the claims from the UK however stating that all Egypt Airports are in compliance with international standards in safety. There is no evidence or substance to the claims, that an explosion internal to the aircraft brought the aircraft down. Egypt is keen to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the investigation.
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