it can get very turbulent in that area which will hamper which would be a search and recovery effort. not to mention the more thunder storm that's are flaring up. it will be a very dangerous search and rescue operation if that is indeed what is taking place. >> indeed. we appreciate it. derek, do stay with us so we can continue this conversation. >> absolutely. >> thank you. stand by. >> we're joined now on the phone by cnn's aviation and government correspondent renae marsh in washington. what are you hearing about the situation from where you are? >> well, i just got off the phone just a short time ago with the air bus and they are very careful at this hour. they are not speculating, that's their words. they are in the process of continuing to gather information. their wording. they are assessing the situation. that's as far as air bus is going. they are aware that there's an event and they are monitoring it. course at this point, you know,