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Qatar CEO says aircraft delivery delays forcing airline to be ‘conservative’
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Akbar Al Baker indicated that aircraft delivery delays are negatively impacting the…
Link (AeroTime)

Man arrested for stabbing flight attendant, trying to open emergency exit: video
A man has been arrested and charged for allegedly attempting to open an emergency exit door while aboard…
Link (AeroTime)

Continuing to put Hamad International Airport on the map, beyond FIFA 2022
Hamad International Airport FIFAInternational Airport Review Editor Holly Miles, sat down with Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer, Chief Operating Officer of Hamad International Airport to discuss the past year of success and how they intend to lead with this into 2023 and beyond.
Link (International Airport Review)

Europe needs return of long-haul travel to sustain recovery
airplane in the skyThe U.S. remains Europe’s largest long-haul market, exhibiting the strongest rebound to date and the return of Chinese travellers to Europe is expected to be gradual, with full recovery not likely before 2026.
Link (International Airport Review)

US AFSOC buys three General Atomics MQ-9s for special forces
The United States Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has signed a contract with General Atomics for three…
Link (AeroTime)

General Atomics to continue developing LongShot, DARPA’s missile-launching drone
General Atomics was chosen to further develop the LongShot concept – an aircraft-launched drone meant to extend the…
Link (AeroTime)

Emirates and Philippine Airlines announce interline partnership
Emirates and Philippine Airlines have signed an interline agreement to enhance connectivity for passengers of both air carriers…
Link (AeroTime)

Ground-breaking ground handling: Fraport tests autonomous baggage and cargo tractor
Autonomous baggage and cargo tractorAn eight-kilometre-long test route will be the driveway for Frankfurt’s self-driving electric cargo tractor. The airport hopes the vehicle will improve efficiency of operations.
Link (International Airport Review)

Smiths Detection and GRASP Innovations to collaborate on technology integration
Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security screening, today announces a collaboration with GRASP Innovations, a solutions provider for aviation security optimisation to allow the integration of GRASPs sensor technology into Smiths Detection’s security checkpoints.
Link (International Airport Review)

Smart security arrives at Fiumicino Airport
Airport security liquids electronicsPassengers are now able to carry liquids even larger than 100ml in their hand luggage, as well as computers, tablets and mobile phones without having to remove them from their suitcases, thereby improving the throughput of security screening, as well as the passenger experience.
Link (International Airport Review)


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Trivia

The Buff In Vietnam

1. How many crew members were on a typical bombing flight during missions over Vietnam?
Various
4
6
8

2. How many engines are on a B-52-B?
4
8
6
10

3. How many bombs could a fully loaded B-52-D carry?
112
58
32
108

4. From how many bases did B-52 aircraft fly to drop bombs over Vietnam?
4
1
3
2

5. What B-52 model was the most heavily used during bombing missions over Vietnam?
B-52-D
B-52-G
B-52-A
B-52-F

6. What B-52 model was the most heavily used during bombing missions over Vietnam?
B-52-D
B-52-G
B-52-A
B-52-F

7. How many B-52 aircraft were lost to enemy action during the 'Christmas Bombing' campaign?
15
27
0
6

8. At which U.S. Air Force base were all B-52 crew members trained during the 1960's and 1970's?
Plattsburg AFB New York
Barksdale AFB Louisiana
Castle AFB California
March AFB California

9. In which seat position did the Electronic Warfare Officer sit on a B-52?
Lower deck, left side
Lower deck, right side
Upper deck, right front
Upper deck, left rear

10. What magnetic compass system was the PRIMARY magnetic compass system for the B-52?
J-4 Compass
N-1 Compass
ANG 1 - Astrotracker
NAV 12 Compass system

11. In 1963, just prior to the Vietnam War buildup, the U.S. Air Force had the largest number of B-52 aircraft in its fleet. How many B-52's did the U.S.A.F. possess at that time?
725
1091
650
456

12. The B-52 was produced at two different sites in the U.S. One was at Wichita, Kansas. Where was the other?
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Long Island
Seattle

13. What was the function of the ANALE24 system as it was used on the B-52?
Radio Telecommunications
Bombsite mechanism
Chaff dispenser
Radar navigation set

14. During an actual bomb run, which crew member (other than the pilot) sometimes handled steering of the aircraft?
Electronic Warfare Officer
Co-Pilot
Navigator
Radar navigator

15. During the Christmas bombing effort (1972) how many B-52 aircraft were lost to Mig Jet fighters?
0
5
2
7
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