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Coronavirus Disrupts Vistara’s Plans for New 787-9s
The Covid-19 virus has interrupted Vistara Airlines’ plans to launch international services to Tokyo Haneda Airport with one of six Boeing 787-9s that it has ordered, the first of which it took delivery directly from Boeing’s production plant in Everett, Washington on February 29.
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Delta announces new routes from Seattle
Delta Air Lines is expanding its service on routes from its west coast hub, Seattle-Tacoma international airport, bringing the number of destinations it serves from the northwestern US city to 56.
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Bamboo Airways Eyes Direct Germany Flights In July
Bamboo Airways is planning to launch direct flights between Vietnam and Germany. The Vietnamese carrier today announced a memorandum of understanding with Munich Airport regarding the matter.
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Wizz Air's New Abu Dhabi Subsidiary Poised To Launch In Q3
Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air has today firmed up plans to launch its own airline in the Middle East – Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. Entering a partnership with the Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADDH), the airline is slated to begin services in the autumn.
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Ryanair Cuts A Quarter Of Italy Flights Due To Coronavirus Demand Slump
European low-cost giant Ryanair has today announced it will suspend up to 25% of its short haul flights to and from Italy. The schedule changes are due to take effect from the 17th March until the 8th April, and are in response to the novel coronavirus COVID-19.. All passengers affected by the changes will be contacted by email today.
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A Look Inside Vistara’s Stunning New Boeing 787 Dreamliner
When Vistara’s brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner arrived in Delhi on the 29th February, it made history in so many ways. It was the first widebody for Vistara, the first 787-9 for an Indian airline and is debuting some incredible international cabin products for the first time too. Let’s take a look inside.
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American Airlines Launches Its New Uniform On 50,000 Staff
American Airlines staff are finally in their new uniforms after more than three years of development. The airline announced it would begin testing the uniform in November of 2018 after a previous uniform launched in 2016 caused allergic reactions.
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Lufthansa Cuts Domestic Capacity Alongside Some Italy Flights
The Lufthansa Group today confirmed that it will be reducing capacity on routes to Hong Kong, Italy and Seoul. Additionally, it will be suspending all services to China and Tehran until 24 April and 30 April respectively.
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Kazakh LCC FlyArystan Shares Impressive Karaganda Expansion
FlyArystan has announced that, starting on April 20th, 2020, it will launch eight routes from its new base in Karaganda. Coinciding with the new routes will be the arrival of the low-cost carrier’s sixth aircraft. While no mention has been made as to what type, we can assume it is an Airbus A320-200 to fit in with the rest of the fleet.
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Half Of Cathay Pacific's Fleet Is Parked Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Coronavirus and the subsequent downturn in travel demand continues to cut a devastating swathe through airlines. News from Hong Kong this morning is that local carrier, Cathay Pacific, has parked over half its fleet and that figure is forecast to increase.
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Airport slot rules should be suspended due to coronavirus, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has begun contacting aviation regulators across the globe with the request that the rules governing the use of airport slots be suspended with immediate effect and for the 2020 season, due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Strike Action Could Seriously Impact Mexican Operations Next Week
On Monday 9 March there will be a massive strike in Mexico, organized only by women. They are protesting against gender violence and the increasing number of murders in the country. A couple of pilots and flight attendants unions in Mexico have claimed that, although the industry cannot stop, they will be supporting this strike.
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Frankfurt Drone Sighting Causes Serious Disruption
A drone sighting at Frankfurt Airport this morning is causing serious disruption. The air traffic control authority has stated that aircraft will not be permitted to take off or land until further notice.
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Frankfurt Airport Engages In Cost-Cutting Measures Due To Coronavirus
Germany’s biggest airport and Lufthansa’s main hub, Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA), has implemented extensive cost-cutting measures as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Business and operating costs are all being scrutinized to save money following a reduction in air traffic.
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Fighter-bombers and Anka UAVs Downed as Turkey and Syria Exchange Blows
The second half of February saw an escalation of hostilities in Idlib in northwest Syria. It followed a mass deployment of Turkish armed forces (TSK) to the rebel-held part of the province and led to airstrike exchanges with the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) of incumbent president Bashar Al-Assad. On February 27, the TSK’s official death toll doubled, to over 60, when a Syrian Su-22M4 “Fitter” fighter-bomber hit a Turkish convoy.
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Air racing may not be better than your wedding night, but it's better than the second night.
- Mickey Rupp, air racer and former Indianapolis 500 driver.
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1. What large aircraft was considered so slow that its pilots used to say the navigator needed a calendar more than a chronograph?
2. Normal, Utility and Aerobatic category aircraft are stressed for 3.8, 4.4 and 6 Gs, respectively. What is the maximum allowable load factor for transport category jetliners?
3. Many airplanes are equipped with electrical inverters. What is the purpose of an inverter?
4. A pilot on a cross-country flight looks down and sees the tallest waterfall. Where is he?
5. Many multi-engine airplanes are equipped with ice protection plates. Where are they installed and what is their specific purpose?
6. What did aircraft designers Larry Bell, Donald Douglas and James McDonnell have in common?
7. What was the only American-built airplane to see action in WW1?
8. True or false; The simple square knot is one of the best to use when tying down an airplane with rope.
9. True or False; The circumnavigating Rutan Voyager, and the Spirit of St. Louis and at least one thing in common. Neither of them had brakes.
10. True or False, Two space shuttles are orbiting the Earth at the same speed and altitude. One however is a thousand miles behind the other. For the laggard to catch up with the leader, he should add thrust in the direction of travel.
11. Flutter can destroy an airplane and is a function of:
Calibrated Air Speed
Equivalent Airspeed
Indicated Airspeed
True Air Speed
12. Which of the following does NOT belong:
Emu
Gooney
Kiwi
Ostrich
Penguin
13. With respect to pilot qualifications, which of the following does not belong?
Controllable-pitch propeller
Flaps
Engine with more than 200 hp
Retractable landing gear
