VOICED: Airliner crashes off Comoros with 153 aboard

The transcript discusses a tragic plane crash involving 153 passengers, with only one child surviving. The flight path included stops in Paris, Marseille, and Sanaa, before heading to the Comoros Islands. Difficult weather conditions were noted, and there were longstanding safety concerns about the aircraft, which had been protested a year prior. The plane had not met safety standards during inspections in France. The incident follows another recent Air France crash, prompting calls for a global blacklist of unsafe airlines.

How many people were on board the plane that crashed?

• 153

• 200

• 228

• 330

What was the final destination of the Gemini flight?

• Paris

• Commerce Islands

• Djibouti

• Sanaa

What was a major concern about the aircraft used in the Gemini flight?

• It had a history of hijackings.

• It was a new model with untested technology.

• It did not meet safety norms.

• It was too small for the number of passengers.

When was the last time the crashed airplane was inspected in France?

• 2005

• 2006

• 2007

• 2008

What action is Brussels calling for in response to the crash?

• Increased funding for airline safety research.

• Mandatory safety drills for all airlines.

• A worldwide blacklist of unsafe airlines.

• A ban on all flights over the Indian Ocean.