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Kansas City’s new single terminal to transform air travel
Kansas City's new single terminal to transform air travelWith inclusive features for travellers, nearly 50 eating and shopping experiences and having generated over 6,500 jobs, Kansas City International Airport's new single terminal will transform air travel in the region.
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Watchdog investigates Pete Buttigieg’s use of US government private jet
The US Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg’s, use of private jets will be scrutinised by a watchdog within…
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Wizz Air to suspend flights to Moldova over ‘safety’ fears
Budget airline Wizz Air has confirmed that it will cease flying to Moldova from March 2023. The Hungarian…
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Will Russia’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 be built in the UAE?
United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Markab Capital signed an agreement to form a strategic partnership with Italy’s SuperJet International,…
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Viva Air announces immediate suspension of operations, blames authorities
Viva Air has announced the suspension of its operations with immediate effect, blaming the Civil Aviation Authority of…
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Luton DART to start carrying its first passengers
Luton DART to start carrying its first passengersThe Luton DART project aims to revolutionise airport travel by providing seamless and sustainable transportation options for passengers, while reducing environmental impact and supporting the growth of the local economy.
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A world first: Two 10-year-old Boeing 787 to be dismantled for parts
After 10 years of service, two Boeing 787-8 aircraft will be dismantled for parts. The aircraft, managed by…
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Korean Air to introduce Korean vegan meals
Korean air vegan foodTo accommodate the growing vegan population, Korean Air has introduced a Korean-style vegan meal option, an eco-friendly meal that can also help reduce carbon emissions.
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‘Route development is like dating!’ Talking MWAA’s route development strategy with Tom Reach
Tom reichAt the recent ROUTES Asia 2023 conference in Chiang Mai, Thailand, we spoke with Tom Reich, Air Service Development and Retention Director at Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, the operator of Reagan International Airport and Dulles International Airport.
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Bahrain International Airport’s biometric touchless solution
Mahmood Alseddiqi, Vice President of Information Communications & Technology for Bahrain Airport Company, talks to International Airport Review about how his airport is striving to revolutionise the airport experience through the use of biometrics.
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SOVIET MILITARY AIRCRAFT

1. What Soviet bomber was a "bolt for bolt" clone of the American B-29 Superfortress?
Tu-22
Tu-4
An-12
Il-14

2. What is the only turboprop powered *strategic* bomber ever put into military service?
Tu-4
Tu-95
Tu-22
An-124

3. What BEST describes the original Tu-16 Badger?
Intermediate range bomber
Command and Control
Intercontinental range bomber
Airborne early warning

4. The Tu-22M Backfire is a modification of the Tu-22 Blinder.
True
False

5. What is the American counterpart to the Russian Su-25 Frogfoot?
A-7 Corsair II
A-10 Thunderbolt II
F/A-18 Hornet
A-1 Skyraider

6. What is the world's largest "swing wing" aircraft?
B-1B Lancer
T-160 Blackjack
Tu-95 Bear
Tu-22M Backfire

7. What is the Soviet equivalent of the USAF's C-5 Galaxy?
An-12 Cub
Il-76 Candid
An-124 Condor
An-24 Coke

8. What is the NATO code name for the Mi-24?
Hip
Helix
Havoc
Hind

9. What aircraft would be be found embarked on a Soviet Navy ship?
Mi-28 Hip
Mi-28 Havoc
Ka-25 Hormone
Ka-50 Hokum

10. Which is NOT true about the Ka-50 Hokum A?
It can perform loops
It is single seat helicopter.
It has been produced in large numbers.
It has coaxial rotors.