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SYD unveils first phase of new luxury retail precinct
Sydney Airport is revamping its luxury retail precinct with the arrival of the most sought-after fashion brands.
Link (International Airport Review)

Another delay for NASA’s ambitious Artemis I mission
The launch of NASA’s ambitious Artemis I mission has been delayed once again, this time just an hour before lift-off.
Link (AeroTime)

Tern Systems’ Air Traffic Management Products
Tern Systems' development and software teams work closely with partners to drive creativity and enable the future vision of ANSPs.
Link (International Airport Review)

Tap Air Portugal A320neo collides with a motorcycle on a runway
Tap Air Portugal Airbus A320neo collided with a motorcycle attempting to cross a runway. Two people died during the accident.
Link (AeroTime)

Significant revenue increase across Finavia’s network
Finavia's revenues have increased by 181.8 per cent during the review period (January to June 2022), due to substantial growth in passenger activity.
Link (International Airport Review)

KLM introduces Premium Comfort class on its special Dreamliner
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines introduced its premium economy class on a long-haul flight between Amsterdam and New York.
Link (AeroTime)

In the Middle of it all: An aerial view of Middle Eastern airports
For International Airport Review’s Middle Eastern spotlight issue, Stefano Baronci, Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific, gives an overview of the airports in this region.For International Airport Review’s Middle Eastern spotlight issue, Stefano Baronci, Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific, gives an overview of the airports in this region.
Link (International Airport Review)

Meet the platinum record producer flying rescue dogs across America
AeroTime meets Ric Browde, platinum record producer and president and CEO of Wings of Rescue, who spends his time flying rescue dogs acrosacross Norths America.
Link (AeroTime)

DFW transports new gates across runway with inches to spare
DFW AirportDallas Fort Worth International Airport has announced the opening of four new gates at the south end of Terminal C, which were built off-site then transported overnight into place to allow for the inside finishes to begin.
Link (International Airport Review)

Boeing expects 737 MAX 10 certification in the first half of 2023: Report
Boeing expects that its newest 737 MAX 10 airliner could be granted permission to enter service in the first half of 2023.
Link (AeroTime)


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Trivia

The Buff In Vietnam

1. How many crew members were on a typical bombing flight during missions over Vietnam?
Various
4
6
8

2. How many engines are on a B-52-B?
4
8
6
10

3. How many bombs could a fully loaded B-52-D carry?
112
58
32
108

4. From how many bases did B-52 aircraft fly to drop bombs over Vietnam?
4
1
3
2

5. What B-52 model was the most heavily used during bombing missions over Vietnam?
B-52-D
B-52-G
B-52-A
B-52-F

6. What B-52 model was the most heavily used during bombing missions over Vietnam?
B-52-D
B-52-G
B-52-A
B-52-F

7. How many B-52 aircraft were lost to enemy action during the 'Christmas Bombing' campaign?
15
27
0
6

8. At which U.S. Air Force base were all B-52 crew members trained during the 1960's and 1970's?
Plattsburg AFB New York
Barksdale AFB Louisiana
Castle AFB California
March AFB California

9. In which seat position did the Electronic Warfare Officer sit on a B-52?
Lower deck, left side
Lower deck, right side
Upper deck, right front
Upper deck, left rear

10. What magnetic compass system was the PRIMARY magnetic compass system for the B-52?
J-4 Compass
N-1 Compass
ANG 1 - Astrotracker
NAV 12 Compass system

11. In 1963, just prior to the Vietnam War buildup, the U.S. Air Force had the largest number of B-52 aircraft in its fleet. How many B-52's did the U.S.A.F. possess at that time?
725
1091
650
456

12. The B-52 was produced at two different sites in the U.S. One was at Wichita, Kansas. Where was the other?
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Long Island
Seattle

13. What was the function of the ANALE24 system as it was used on the B-52?
Radio Telecommunications
Bombsite mechanism
Chaff dispenser
Radar navigation set

14. During an actual bomb run, which crew member (other than the pilot) sometimes handled steering of the aircraft?
Electronic Warfare Officer
Co-Pilot
Navigator
Radar navigator

15. During the Christmas bombing effort (1972) how many B-52 aircraft were lost to Mig Jet fighters?
0
5
2
7


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