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Alaska Airlines Flight 422 diverted by unruly passenger
An unruly passenger who shouted threats to passengers onboard Alaska Airlines flight 422 forced the carrier’s Airbus A320 to divert back to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Flight 422 was on its way to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) from Seattle, Washington, United States, when an unruly passenger took to the aisle and started to threaten passengers, forcing the Airbus A320 to turn back to SEA.
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UIA Flight PS752 shot down due to series of human mistakes
In an interim report, the Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran believes a “human error” in setting up a radar was the main cause that led the Ukrainian International Airlines Flight PS752 to be shot down by the air defense system of Tehran.
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Air France Boeing 777 Returns To Reunion Due To Smoke In Cockpit
On Saturday, an Air France Boeing 777-300 had to turn around and head back to Réunion after the crew reported smoke in the cockpit. The flight was heading from Saint-Denis de La Réunion to Paris Charles de Gaulle when the crew made the discovery. Fortunately, the aircraft landed safely back in Reunion 4:45 hours after departure, and the flight was postponed until the next day.
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Commercial

From blessing in disguise to another headache: Boeing 737 MAX
Throughout the past year or so, no other combination of words dominated the headlines like the Boeing 737 MAX. However, the biggest crisis in aviation’s history overshadowed the still-grounded jet’s story, as the aerospace industry struggled to grasp the aftermath of the coronacrisis. But the blessing in disguise might now turn into another headache for airlines and Boeing itself, as the plane gets closer to its recertification.
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China's Answer To The Boeing 787 Faces Delay Until 2028
The joint Sino-Russian venture building a widebody aircraft to rival Airbus and Boeing is facing fresh delays. The CRAIC CR929 had been scheduled to fly in 2025 for delivery in 2027. Last week, the Russian side of the venture confirmed it is now facing further delays and won’t be ready for delivery until 2028 or 2029 at the earliest. A breakdown in communication between the two nations is thought to have contributed to the delays.
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How The Boeing 787 Got The Name ‘Dreamliner’
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a vital part of today’s aviation industry. However, the aircraft almost had an entirely different name, thanks to the process that Boeing used to choose the name Dreamliner.
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Airlines

Emirates lays off tenth of its workforce, more to follow
Following months of speculation, Emirates has finally disclosed the number of employees that are being laid off due the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Gulf carrier said that out of 60000 company’s workers, 10% lost their jobs between the start of the pandemic in one of industry’s biggest series of cuts yet.
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La Compagnie suspends flights until September 2020
La Compagnie Boutique Airline postponed the resumption of its flights to New York for a second time. Due to the travel restrictions between Europe and the United States and the uncertainties of the Covid-19 pandemic situation, the French carrier will not be resuming flights until early September 2020.
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American Airlines plans to cancel its Boeing 737 MAX order
Two weeks ago, American Airlines confirmed it would keep its order of Boeing 737 MAX but now, the situation changed completely as it started threatening to cancel a part of it. The apparent reason for that is the airline’s struggle to secure financing for the 17 of 737 MAX, which were expected to be delivered in 2020.
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Qantas begins Boeing 747 farewell flights
Ahead of the Boeing 747 fleet retirement, Qantas Airways begins a series of good-bye events, giving Aussie public the one final chance to fly on the double-decker. The first flight takes place in Sydney on July 13, 2020.
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WestJet To Reintroduce European Boeing 787 Dreamliner Flights
WestJet has today shared its ramped-up schedule for next month. One of the notable services that will return is the Canadian outfit’s transatlantic Boeing 787 flights. The Dreamliner will be used for trips to the United Kingdom and France.
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Cathay Pacific Shareholders Approve A Huge $5 Billion Rescue Plan
Cathay Pacific has had its plans approved to raise a staggering HK$39 bn ($5 bn) in funding to help the airline weather the coronavirus crisis. The government-backed rescue deal includes the sale of preference shares, bridging loans and warrants, and was approved during an extraordinary general meeting this afternoon.
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Norwegian Eyes December Return To Long-Haul Flying
Beseiged low-cost carrier Norwegian is turning its post-pandemic gaze back westwards. It has now scheduled seven transatlantic routes from London’s Gatwick airport from December 9th.
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Etihad To Offer At Home COVID-19 Tests Before Flights
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has joined forces with Mediclinic Middle East to offer UAE-based travelers an at-home COVID-19 test that they can take before their flight. The new offering is all a part of the Etihad Wellness, Sanitisation, and Safety Programme that was introduced to ensure that the highest hygiene standards are at every stage of a passenger’s journey.
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Virgin Atlantic Works To Finalize Support For £1 Billion Bailout
UK long-haul airline Virgin Atlantic is on the verge of securing a rescue deal worth £1bn ($1.26bn). The package, which includes a cash injection from Richard Branson, could be confirmed as soon as tomorrow if an agreement over the terms of the collateral request can be met.
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Airports

What will post-corona airport experience be like for passengers?
Airports play an important role in the global aviation industry and are significant part of the travelling experience for passengers. Corona virus pandemic has affected the whole industry; therefore, the changes in the infrastructure of the airports in order for them to adapt to post-corona world are inevitable.
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A New Airfield In Antarctica? Australia Is Gearing Up To Build One
Antarctica’s first paved runway has moved a step closer to reality. Australia is moving forward with plans to build a 2,700-meter paved runway near its Davis research station in the Vestfold Hills. The Australian Government has now put the multi-million dollar project out for competitive tender.
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Manchester Airport’s new landmark bridge links site with Wythenshawe
A large foot and cycle bridge linking Wythenshawe to Manchester Airport has been installed.
The 380-tonne structure spans the M56 spur airport approach road and, costing £6 million, was rolled into position by a specialist team using two 800-tonne, 20-axle, self-propelled modular transporters.
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Military

Lufthansa Technik To Equip Two A321LRs For German Air Force
This week, Lufthansa Technik signed an agreement with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to equip two new Airbus A321neoLR jets for the German Air Force. The delivery of these planes should be complete in 2022.
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Brazil Begins Manufacturing of Saab Gripen Fighter
Saab Aeronáutica Montagens (SAM) has begun the production of sections for the Gripen E/F fighter at its facility at São Bernardo do Campo, in the southern suburbs of São Paulo in Brazil. Initially, the aerostructures plant is producing tail cones and front fuselages for the single-seat Gripen E, which will be dispatched to both the Swedish assembly line in Linköping and the Brazilian line. The latter is located at the Embraer plant at Gavião Peixoto to the northwest of São Paulo.
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Aviation Quote

We can continue to try and clean up the gutters all over the world and spend all of our resources looking at just the dirty spots and trying to make them clean. Or we can lift our eyes up and look into the skies and move forward in an evolutionary way.

- Buzz Aldrin


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3. Why should every dedicated pilot fly at least once to KFFA?

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7. The Pratt & Whitney J58 (JT11D) engines that powered the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird use JP-7 fuel so inert that it could not be ignited with spark or ignition plugs. How was this exotic fuel ignited during engine start?

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