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Tallinn Airport ends first half of 2022 in profit In the first six months of 2022, Tallinn Airport welcomed a total of 1,202,989 passengers and earned €5.4 million in profits. Link(International Airport Review)
Wizz Air’s chief financial officer Jourik Hooghe resigns Jourik Hooghe has stepped down as chief financial officer (CFO) at Wizz Air to “pursue opportunities outside of the company”. Link(AeroTime)
Brisbane Airport reports success tackling wasp infestation after safety report Brisbane Airport reports a reduction in wasp activity after implementing a science-based program just days after a safety incident investigation was released. Link(AeroTime)
US Army selects AeroVironment to replace RQ-7 Shadow drone The US Army has awarded AeroVironment with an $8 million contract to acquire Jump 20 drone. Link(AeroTime)
Green Freeport to deliver first Scottish SAF plant Green Freeport to deliver first Scottish SAF plantA new Green Freeport in the Northeast of Scotland will play a crucial role in decarbonising the aviation industry by delivering a sustainable aviation fuel facility. Link(International Airport Review)
US Air Force to move forward disruptive KC-Z tanker tender: report The third stage of the US Air Force tanker fleet modernization, set to develop a completely new and innovative design, will happen earlier than expected. Link(AeroTime)
On-duty air traffic controller fails drug test in Delhi An air traffic control officer (ATCO) has failed a drug test while being on duty at Delhi airport (DEL) in India. Link(AeroTime)
Trends to watch in air travel: Satyaki Raghunath, Bangalore International Airport satyaki raghunathWe asked Satyaki "What is the number one trend to watch in air travel for this year?" Link(International Airport Review)
AF Gruppen awarded contract to build new airport in Mo i Rana AF Gruppen has been awarded a turnkey contract by Avinor, to build a new airport in Mo i Rana in Norway. Link(International Airport Review)
GTAA pledges $150,000 to Black and Indigenous-led groups The Greater Toronto Airports Authority has pledged to fund $150,000 to six Black and Indigenous-led groups that are supporting communities around Toronto Pearson International Airport. Link(International Airport Review)
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- ad found in 'Pacific Flyer' magazine, shortly after the F-20 program was cancelled.
1. Why do some pilots in the Navy’s Blue Angels recommend that their guest passengers (members of the media, et cetera) eat bananas before a demonstration flight?
2. In what motion picture did the star of the movie say, “Now, I don’t propose to sit on a flagpole or swallow goldfish. I’m not a stuntman; I’m a flier.”
3. In 1935, Cosby Harrison crashed his Swallow while flying in stormy weather. What well-known aviation business was begun as a result of his accident?
4. What was the first airline to offer transcontinental passenger service, and what type of aircraft was used?
5. Pilots know that temperature generally decreases with altitude in the troposphere. Why does it increase with altitude in the stratosphere?
6. The Lockheed L–1011 was the first airliner to incorporate direct lift control. What is DLC?
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