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Sign of the future?
We report on the award winning success of Dallas Love Field Airport’s new 3D LED holographic signage fan displays. Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is on cloud nine after its new passenger pick-up signage, a cutting-edge 3D holographic LED fan display, won a ‘Best Innovation in Airport Passenger Related Processes’ award. The signs, a game ...
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DFW celebrates major milestone in Terminal C expansion project
It is hard to keep Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) out of the news these days, the Texas gateway today revealing that it has completed a major milestone in the ongoing $3 billion expansion and development of Terminal C. The milestone involved successfully moving six megastructure modules – the largest measuring 204 feet long ...
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First Amazon Kuiper satellites blast off, Atlas V rocket’s heaviest ever payload
The first batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper internet satellites have successfully blasted off into space aboard the United…
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United Invests in Next Generation Blended Wing Aircraft Start-Up JetZero
Collaboration includes a path for United to purchase up to 200 airplanes1 JetZero’s Z4 blended wing body or “all wing” design has the potential to enhance passenger experience and improve fuel efficiency by up to 50%2 JetZero was awarded a $235 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to fast-track the development of its commercial demonstrator with first ...
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How do we ensure sustainable expansion when growing airport operations?
sustainable expansionAt the International Airport Summit 2024, experts discussed sustainable airport growth, focusing on climate change impacts, technological innovations such as Follow the Greens, and adaptation strategies for future resilience.
Link (International Airport Review)

Warsaw Chopin Airport ready for Star Wars Day
Warsaw Chopin Airport is embarking on an intergalactic journey ahead of this year’s Star Wars Day on May 4. It notes that since Friday, and up until Star Wars Day itself, passengers and all visitors to its facilities will experience spectacular attractions that will transport them straight to a distant galaxy! Poland’s capital city gateway ...
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Lisbon airport faces major disruption as Iberian power outage grounds flights and halts operations
Lisbon Airport power outage disruptionLisbon Airport suffers severe disruption after a widespread power outage hits Portugal, grounding flights and stranding passengers.
Link (International Airport Review)

US Navy F/A-18 falls overboard from USS Truman in Red Sea: What we know
A US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 and a tow…
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Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines axe Israel flights, hand back slots
Turkish Airlines and the Turkish-based low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines have announced a decision not to return to serve…
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Spirit Airlines Announces NYSE American Listing Approval
DANIA BEACH, Fla., April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC, (together, “Spirit”) today announced that its common stock has been approved for listing on the NYSE American stock exchange. Trading is expected to begin on April 29, 2025, at market open under the symbol FLYY. “Listing our common stock on ...
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Warsaw Chopin Airport celebrates Star Wars Day with galactic attractions and LEGO Darth Vader
Star Wars Day Warsaw Chopin AirportWarsaw Chopin Airport transforms into an intergalactic space port with Star Wars-themed activities and LEGO displays from April 25 to May 4.
Link (International Airport Review)

WestJet Cargo Expands Service to South Korea with Increased Frequencies
WestJet Cargo is pleased to announce the expansion of its Calgary-Seoul (Incheon International Airport) service, doubling its flight frequencies to meet growing demand for air cargo and passenger transportation between Canada and South Korea. This enhanced service underscores WestJet Cargo’s commitment to providing reliable and efficient air cargo solutions for businesses in both regions. Starting the ...
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Airports face financial challenges despite traffic growth
ACI World has released its latest airport industry economic and financial performance data, revealing a significant gap between the recovery of passenger traffic and total airport revenues. It says that while passenger traffic nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 – just 5.4% below 2019 – airport revenues lagged further behind, falling short by 11.4%. ...
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Delta to use loophole to avoid Trump tariffs by re-routing A350 delivery flights
Facing the threat of costly import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in the US, Delta Air Lines…
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DFW completes major milestone in $3 billion Terminal C expansion with successful modular module move
Dallas Fort Worth Airport Terminal C expansionDallas Fort Worth International Airport reaches a key milestone in its $3 billion Terminal C overhaul, successfully moving six massive modules into place.
Link (International Airport Review)

Joby Aviation celebrates first piloted transition flight in eVTOL breakthrough
US-based electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Joby Aviation is celebrating a landmark moment in its history…
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Boom Supersonic Announces Symphony Engine Test Site at Colorado Air & Space Port
Preparations underway at former hypersonic facility where supersonic engine testing will begin by the end of 2025 DENVER, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, Overture, today announced that it has selected a site at the Colorado Air and Space Port in Watkins, CO to conduct engine tests for its Symphony propulsion system. The ...
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Alaska Airlines newest livery, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flyer, celebrates the spirit of adventure and dreaming big
Alaska’s latest Disneyland Resort-themed aircraft brings Princess Tiana’s story to life in the skies SEATTLE, April 25, 2025 — Alaska Airlines is inviting guests to embrace adventure and dream big with its newest themed and most enchanting aircraft, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flyer. In collaboration with the Disneyland Resort, Alaska Airlines unveiled the vibrant new livery at Portland International Airport before it soared ...
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Stylish new restaurants open at Washington Dulles
Travellers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) can now enjoy a wider variety of full-service dining options and convenient take-out choices following the opening of two highly anticipated local restaurants. Rappahannock Oyster Bar, located in Concourse B, presents an array of celebrated regional dishes, including fresh oysters from their Chesapeake Bay farm. While Gatsby, a ...
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Airport revenues lag behind traffic recovery as ACI World releases new economic performance data
ACI World airport revenue recoveryPassenger numbers neared pre-pandemic levels in 2023, but global airport revenues remained significantly lower, according to ACI World’s latest report.
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1. What is a deceleron?

2.When air traffic control advises pilots of other traffic, many pilots advise the controller that the traffic is not in sight using the colloquial and unofficial phrase "no joy." From where does this expression originate?

3. The Waco CG-4A glider was used during World War II (especially during the Normandy invasion) as a cargo and troop carrier. Why was it referred to as a "flying coffin"?

4. Almost all general aviation piston engines have a wet sump, a built-in oil reservoir, instead of an external or separate oil tank. How can you determine by looking at the oil dipstick of a wet-sump engine the minimum oil quantity with which the engine can be operated safely?

5. True or False, James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle was the first solo pilot to perform a blind takeoff and landing using only cockpit instruments and radio aids.

6. True or False, Two Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses took off from Hilo, Hawaii, on August 6, 1946, without anyone on board. Both landed safely at Muroc Dry Lake, California.