21.   A lengthy investigation, which is continuing, found that a weakened fan blade broke loose, shredding the engine and causing damage to the airframe itself.

22.   A Qantas spokeswoman, Judith Hall, said an initial investigation suggested that part of a fan blade had come loose in the engine.

23.   She questioned the accuracy of media reports that flames were seen by passengers on the flight, saying it was probably sparks from the fan blade.

24.   The fan blades hit the toddler and threw him into the corner of the living room.

25.   The subsidiaries are involved in the manufacture of automotive air-conditioning components, automotive electric fans, motors, fan blades, steel filter driers and other components and accessories.

26.   The air force said defects in the fan blades in engines had been discovered.

27.   The magazine said sources familiar with development of the aircraft expressed concern that heavy fan blades on the engines could destabilize the jet and cause an accident.