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50 years after his death, Sikorsky endures as the father of the helicopter
On this day in 1972, Igor Sikorsky passed away. Known as the father of the helicopter, he paved the way for all modern rotorcraft today.
Link (AeroTime)

South Korea’s Asiana to start more flights to China, possibly with the 747
Asiana Airlines plans to resume some more routes to China, which it suspended due to the global pandemic.
Link (AeroTime)

Alaska Airlines places largest Boeing order in its history with new 737 MAX deal
Alaska Airlines will purchase 52 Boeing 737 MAX planes and has secured rights for an additional 105 planes of the type.
Link (AeroTime)

Innovation anticipates the future of aviation
airport innovationKleber Meira, CEO of Belo Horizonte Airport, tells International Airport Review, how his airport is harnessing an innovative mindset to look to the future.
Link (International Airport Review)

Russia’s Roscosmos plans to launch 9 satellites into Arctic orbit by 2026
Russia’s state corporation for space activities Roscosmos plans to launch nine satellites into the Arctic orbit by 2026.
Link (AeroTime)

In conversation with Alexandra Covrig, Senior Project Manager at ARC
Watch this exclusive interview with Alexandra Covrig, Senior Project Manager at Airport Regions Council.
Link (International Airport Review)

ACI World reveals winners of Technology Innovation Awards
The Airports Council International World has announced the winners of the Technology Innovation Awards at the World Annual General Assembly 2022 in Marrakech, putting the spotlight on the best technology initiatives and leadership by airports.
Link (International Airport Review)

Birmingham Airport expands Veovo partnership to enhance real-time partner collaboration
Birmingham Airport's upgrade to Veovo's next-generation operations platform allows the operator and its aviation partners to take proactive decisions as events unfold for a smoother passenger experience.
Link (International Airport Review)

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)

Air Canada firms options on 15 Airbus A220 aircraft
Air Canada exercises options on 15 Airbus A220 aircraft, taking its firm orders to 60 of the narrowbody planes
Link (AeroTime)


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We built a jet airplane to get in and out of a 5,000-ft field. No one believed it could be done.

- Joseph Sutter, Boeing Commercial Airplanes on the B-727.


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Trivia

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1: What is the world's busiest airport?

A) Hartsfield
B) Heathrow
C) JFK
D) Los Angeles International

2: Which was not a requirement for the first female flight attendants in 1930?

A) Must weigh no more than 115 pounds
B) Must be nurses
C) Must be able to hold their breath for at least 60 seconds
D) Must be unmarried

3: How did American Airlines cut their costs by nearly $40,000 in 1987?

A) Cutting the length of time it took to explain safety procedure
B) Using cheaper microphones for the cockpit
C) Using paper cups for in-flight drinks
D) Eliminating an olive from each salad served in-flight

4: How much did it cost to ride in a barnstormer's airplane in the 1920s?

A) Nothing
B) $1
C) $5
D) $10

5: When was the hijacking of airplanes officially outlawed?

A) 1954
B) 1961
C) 1972
D) 1987

6: What is the average number of people airborne per hour in the United States?

A) 20,000
B) 40,000
C) 60,000
☐ D) 70,000

7: About how much did American Airlines spend on in-flight meals in 2001?

A) $13 million
B) $150 million
C) $315 million
D) $425 million

8: British Airways passengers consume approximately 6 tons of what per year?

A) Caviar
B) Smoked salmon
C) Chocolate
D) Chicken

9: What words do the initials ORD (for Chicago O'Hare) stand for?

A) Orchard Field
B) Overland
C) Old River Run
D) Ordination

10: What was the world's first airline?

A) KLM
B) Qantas
C) Delag
D) Jetblue


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