I think they were planning to drop Superman's pod with the Phantom Drive out the back of the cargo plane but Faora screwed up the plan so they had to ram instead. Still doesn't explain why Lois was there, but ya know, gotta put her in danger so Superman can save her.
Edit: Zod knew about the farm house from probing Lois' mind on the ship. Check about 1:28 in the BR.
Edit 2: I just noticed this while watching the last half of the movie, but how is the sun up in Kansas and at the same time shining on Supe in the Indian Ocean? I loved the scene, but it's impossible, isn't it?
Edit 2: I just noticed this while watching the last half of the movie, but how is the sun up in Kansas and at the same time shining on Supe in the Indian Ocean? I loved the scene, but it's impossible, isn't it?