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The sky’s the limit at ACI WAGA 2022 in Marrakech
Airports Council International Africa - WAGA 2022 has officially started in Marrakech, Morocco, on 24 October 2022.
Link (International Airport Review)

In conversation with Sjoerd Blum and Mieke Struik, Schiphol
Exclusive interview with Sjoerd Blum, CIO of Schiphol and Mieke Struik, Head of Schiphol Group Aviation Solutions on the power of industry-wide collaboration.
Link (International Airport Review)

Avelo Airlines announces new base at Wilmington Airport
Avelo Airlines has revealed that it will open it's fourth base at Wilmington International Airport by next February 2023.
Link (International Airport Review)

Caught on camera: Cuban pilot flees to Florida on Soviet-era Antonov An-2
A witness captured an Antonov AN-2 flying low over the water near the Florida straits, which was being piloted by a Cuban pilot who wished to defect to the US.
Link (AeroTime)

Making the invisible, visible at YEG
Edmonton International Airport has partnered with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, for passengers who may need additional support, help or simply more time.
Link (International Airport Review)

Embraer and NAC firm order for 10 Embraer E190/E195 P2F conversion slots
Embraer and Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) have firmed an order for up to 10 passenger-to-freighter conversion slots for the E190F/E195F.
Link (AeroTime)

In conversation with Karin Gylin and Mats Berglind, Swedavia
SwedaviaWatch this exclusive interview with Swedavia's Karin Gylin and Mats Berglind filmed at Passenger Terminal Expo 2022.
Link (International Airport Review)

Pakistan CAA seeks removal of PIA from European blacklist
Pakistan CAA will negotiate with the European Commission about potentially removing Pakistan International Airlines from its blacklist.
Link (AeroTime)

Singapore Airlines casts net wider for cabin crew hiring to meet demand: report
Seeking more staff to boost capacity, Singapore Airlines is reportedly set to hire cabin crew from South Korea, Thailand and Taiwan
Link (AeroTime)

Ukraine arrests head of aircraft engine maker Motor Sich over suspected treason
Ukrainian security services arrest the head of Motor Sich, the country’s largest aircraft engines manufacturer, accusing him of treason
Link (AeroTime)

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Any pilot can describe the mechanics of flying. What it can do for the spirit of man is beyond description.

- Barry M. Goldwater, US senator.

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1. What is or was the Lufberry circle?

2. Elvis Presley was one of the first entertainers to own a “business jet.” What type of aircraft did he own?

3. True or False. The magnetic north pole is in constant motion and currently is moving toward the southeast at 20 kilometers per year.

4. True or False. The Boeing 314 Clipper, a 1936 flying boat used by Pan American Airlines, had a 14-seat dining room, a promenade deck on which passengers could stroll during flight and a honeymoon suite in the aft fuselage.

5. A pilot is flying a typical light airplane with a normally aspirated engine at a given gross weight. Which – if any – of the following indicated airspeeds vary (varies) with density altitude?
a. Best-glide speed
b. Best-angle-of-climb speed
c. Best-rate-of-climb speed
d. Wings level, 1-G stall speed.