'Flight path was safe'

July 18, 2014 14:04

Europe's Air Traffic Regulator Eurocontrol's statement should put to rest naysayers who have slammed Malaysia Airlines for flying over Ukraine.

"According to our information, the aircraft was flying at Flight Level 330 (approximately 10,000 metres/33,000 feet) when it disappeared from the radar. This route had been closed by the Ukrainian authorities from ground to flight level 320 but was open at the level at which the aircraft was flying."

Read the full statement HERE.

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