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Commercial
Airbus: Hard Brexit could heavily impact UK operations, supply chain Airbus said it will need to reconsider its footprint, investments and dependency on the UK in the event of a hard Brexit, when the UK leaves the European Union (EU). Link
Norway conducts first electric-aircraft flight Norway has conducted its first electric-aircraft flight under an initiative to electrify domestic aviation by 2040. The project is supported by the government, led by state-owned airport operator Avinor, and partners are airlines Widerøe and SAS Scandinavian Airlines, the Norwegian Association of Air Sports and climate foundation ZERO. Link
Bombardier to debut new CRJ cabin at Farnborough Bombardier will unveil the first production-line installation of its new Atmosphère cabin, on a CRJ900 bound for Delta Air Lines, at July’s Farnborough Air Show, using the event as the centerpiece of its post-CSeries focus on the 60-100-seat regional aircraft market. Link
PICTURE: Switzerland's Rega receives first H145 helicopters Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two of six H145 medium-twins to Swiss rescue and emergency medical services provider Rega. Link
Comac stresses progress as C919 prototypes fly Comac’s two C919 prototypes took to the skies on 22 June, flying more than four hours combined. Link
OPINION: Airbus and Rolls-Royce cross fingers over Trent 7000 As Airbus enters the home straight on the A330neo, everything appears to be running smoothly, with the type nearing certification. Link
Airlines
Aegean firms 30-strong order for Airbus A320neo family aircraft Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has finalized an order for 30 A320neo family aircraft, comprising 10 A321neos and 20 A320neos. The purchase agreement follows an MOU signed in March. Link Link
Norwegian to launch Canadian services LCC Norwegian plans to enter the Canadian market later this year with three initial routes—two will replicate its seasonal US services to the French Caribbean and the third will connect Canada with Ireland. Further routes were promised at the launch announcement. Link
LOT Polish Airlines to expand Budapest operations Warsaw-based LOT Polish Airlines, which launched its first transatlantic services from Budapest, Hungary to New York JFK and Chicago O’Hare in May, has added London City (LCY) services to its Hungarian network. Link
Protracted checks keep NCA 747 fleet out of action Japanese freight operator Nippon Cargo Airlines expects its services to remain suspended for at least another week, to allow more time for maintenance record checks. Link
Investigators detail Azur 757 upset during Antalya approach Russian investigators have disclosed that an Azur Air Boeing 757-200 experienced an in-flight upset with excessive pitch and roll while attempting to land at Antalya. Link
Airports
Domestic slots guaranteed for new London Heathrow runway The UK government has said it is prepared to intervene to reserve slots at London Heathrow Airport for domestic flights if the airport’s planned expansion goes ahead. Link Link
Thailand establishes stakeholder committee on airport development A government-industry advisory panel has been established in Thailand to provide greater collaboration amongst stakeholders regarding the country’s airport development program. Link
Military
Franco-German FCAS deal points to Dassault leadership France will take the lead role in the planned development of a joint Future Combat Air System (FCAS) with Germany. Link
A-29 Super Tucano crashes during light attack experiment A Sierra Nevada/Embraer A-29 Super Tucano crashed in New Mexico on 22 June while participating in a month-old light attack experiment, a US Air Force spokesman confirms. Link
USAF proposes MOAB-sized bomb carriage for B-52H wings In addition to making the Boeing B-52H more fuel efficient and sophisticated, the US Air Force’s ongoing makeover project also aims to make the pride of Gen Curtis LeMay’s Cold War-era bomber fleet more destructive. Link
OPINION: Farley's lessons will live on with F-35B Mentioning the name John Farley evokes memories of a time when the UK’s aerospace industry was able to produce a succession of jet fighters – albeit sometimes of variable quality. Link
Kongsberg nears end of JSM development activity Kongsberg's Joint Strike Missile is in the last stages of its qualification process, with development activities due to be completed this autumn. Link
Aviation Quote
An airplane flies because of a principle discovered by Bernoulli, not Marconi.
1. The DC-10 made its first commercial flight in August, 1971. Which major air carrier had the distinction of making this first flight? A. Air Canada B. Pan American Airways C. American Airlines D. United Airlines
2. In a single-class configuration, what was the maximum number of passengers that a DC-10 could carry? A. 420 B. 340 C. 380 D. 300
3. The DC-10-30AF, an all-freighter version of the airliner, was used most prolifically with FedEx, with orders starting in the mid-1980s. But for which airline was this variant originally designed? A. Alitalia B. Japan Airlines C. Delta D. British Airways
4. DC-10s have been involved in a number of accidents and incidents over the years. One notable disaster occurred in March, 1974, when a Turkish Airlines DC-10 crashed near what major city? A. Berlin B. Athens C. Paris D. Madrid
5. Another notable DC-10 accident occurred in July, 1989, when United Airlines Flight 232 crashed in which midwestern U.S. city? A. Sioux City, Iowa B. Milwaukee, Wisconsin C. Omaha, Nebraska D. Sioux City, South Dakota
6. The July, 2000, crash of Air France Flight 4590, the only crash of the legendary Concorde, was caused by a piece of titanium that fell off a DC-10 that had lifted off several minutes before the Concorde took off. Which airline owned the DC-10 from which the fatal piece of metal fell? A. VARIG B. Lufthansa C. Continental D. Northwest
7. The KC-10 Extender, the aerial refueling tanker based on the DC-10, was developed to increase the US Air Force's strategic reach across the globe. In what year did the KC-10 enter operational service? A. 1980 B. 1982 C. 1983 D. 1981
8. In 1994, ORBIS International began flying a DC-10 aircraft that had been converted for use as what? A. A private VIP transport B. A flying eye hospital C. A flying dental clinic D. A space-launch platform
9. The company 10 Tanker Air Carrier, LLC, modified a DC-10 to fight forest fires in rural areas. The aircraft could drop how much water or retardant on a fire in a single pass? A. 18,000 U.S. gallons (68,137 liters) B. 15,000 U.S. gallons (56,781 liters) C. 12,000 U.S. gallons (45,425 liters) D. 21,000 U.S. gallons (74,494 liters)
10. The last DC-10 in service with a major American passenger carrier was retired in January, 2007. That airline, Northwest Airlines, used the aircraft to fly from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, to which destination? A. Mexico City B. London C. Honolulu D. Tokyo
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