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United becomes first U.S. airline to invest in biofuel refinery
United Airlines alongside NEXT Renewable Fuels has become the first U.S. airline to invest in a biofuel refinery in Port Westward, Oregon, with expected production beginning in 2026.
Link (International Airport Review)

Munich Airport’s CEO discusses the Gateway to the Alpines
For International Airport Review's revived CEO Series, Editorial Assistant, Lily Mae Pacey spoke with Jost Lammers, Chief Executive Officer at Munich Airport, who outlined the summer recovery, digital transformation, and how the airport ensures to accommodate each individual passengers’ needs.
Link (International Airport Review)

Russian fighters dangerously overfly NATO warships in the Baltic Sea
NATO reports that two Russian fighters overflew French and Dutch warships in the Baltic Sea in an “unsafe and unprofessional” manner.
Link (AeroTime)

Could Elon Musk have built his private airport near Austin, Texas?
While the rumors were quashed by the man himself, could Elon Musk have built his own airport in Texas?
Link (AeroTime)

HONEYWELL NAVITAS™ GATE AND TURNAROUND SOLUTIONS
With constant changes in the aviation industry, airports are facing new challenges.
Link (International Airport Review)

Romanian state to take over 75% of indebted Blue Air
The government of Romania has decided to take over 75% of the low-cost airline Blue Air currently struggling with debts.
Link (AeroTime)

How well do you know the airports across the globe?
How well do you know the world’s airports? Take this week’s AeroTime quiz and put your knowledge to the test.
Link (AeroTime)

A growing number of Christmas tourists arrive in Lapland
The Christmas season is set to begin at Finavia’s airports, with the first charter flights from Europe landing at Ivalo Airport and Kittilä Airport from 25 November 2022.
Link (International Airport Review)

Japan, UK, Italy to agree on next-generation F-X fighter development
Japan will soon reach an agreement with the United Kingdom and Italy on the development of a successor for the JASDF F-2 fighter.
Link (AeroTime)

International Airport Review travel trend report
airport trend reportAt Passenger Terminal Expo 2022 in Paris, we asked the airport experts one question: What is your number one trend to watch this year?
Link (International Airport Review)

Aviation Quote

Chi Vola Vale,
Chi Non Vola non Vale,
Chi Vale e Non Vola è un Vile

- seen on a office wall at the Italian Airforce Ministery. Translation: He who flies is worthy, He who doesn't fly is unworthy, he who is worthy and doesn't fly is a coward.

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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?