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The Sukhoi Superjet 100, a Russian plane, disappeared on Wednesday during a demonstration flight over Indonesia. 50 people were aboard the jet at the time as a part of the promotional tour. 8 were a part of the crew, while 42 were potential buyers.

The plane lost touch with ground control 20 minutes after it departed from Jakarta, somewhere near the Mt. Halimun Salak National Park, according to the TV network Rossiya 24.

American, French, and Italian companies all helped build the Superjet along with a Russian company that was spun off of the Russian defense firm. It was certified and met Western standards at the time of its departure.