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Air Nostrum and CityJet reactivate merger process
Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum has reactivated the process for its merger with Irish carrier CityJet in order…
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Hainan Airlines becomes second Chinese carrier to resume Boeing 737 MAX flights
China’s Hainan Airlines has resumed passenger services with its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in China, almost four years…
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UK government joins Boeing and British Airways to fund career enrichment programme
The Department for Transport joins Boeing, British Airways, and the William Gibbs Trust to fund a programme that aims to inspire, enable, and support state school students into aviation, aerospace, and space.
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Talking baggage with Darin Juby, Greater Toronto Airport Authority
darin juby baggageWatch this exclusive interview with the Director of Baggage Services,
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International Airport Review’s high-level airport trend report
Watch International Airport Review's exclusive high level trend report from events within the airport sector over the past year.
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Airbus and Qatar Airways reach “amicable settlement” over A350 paint issue
One of the highest-stakes legal imbroglios that have rocked the aviation industry of late seems to have finally…
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Jetex global expansion continues with first UK FBO at London Biggin Hill Airport
Fixed-base operator Jetex has launched its first UK service at London-Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) welcoming private jet flyers…
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New report confirms benefits of downtown airports
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport receives funding for infrastructure projectsStudy focuses on Billy Bishop Airport and its impact in shaping Toronto’s recovery and opportunity.
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Korean Air: pax demand will grow in 2023 despite unfavorable economic conditions
Korean Air, announcing its annual accounts, indicated that it expects demand will continue to recover even if customers…
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Bahrain Airport Company announces the launch of Digital Reading Zone
Bahrain Airport pearl lounge digital readingBahrain Airport Company announces the launch of its Digital Reading Zone at The Pearl Lounge at Bahrain International Airport in a commitment to digital transformation, going paperless and green.
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1. What is a deceleron?

2.When air traffic control advises pilots of other traffic, many pilots advise the controller that the traffic is not in sight using the colloquial and unofficial phrase "no joy." From where does this expression originate?

3. The Waco CG-4A glider was used during World War II (especially during the Normandy invasion) as a cargo and troop carrier. Why was it referred to as a "flying coffin"?

4. Almost all general aviation piston engines have a wet sump, a built-in oil reservoir, instead of an external or separate oil tank. How can you determine by looking at the oil dipstick of a wet-sump engine the minimum oil quantity with which the engine can be operated safely?

5. True or False, James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle was the first solo pilot to perform a blind takeoff and landing using only cockpit instruments and radio aids.

6. True or False, Two Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses took off from Hilo, Hawaii, on August 6, 1946, without anyone on board. Both landed safely at Muroc Dry Lake, California.