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Washington governor signs bill to incentivize use of locally-produced SAF
There are now more reasons to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): the Port of Seattle announced that Washington…
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Textron Aviation’s new Beechcraft Denali will land itself in an emergency
Textron Aviation’s new Beechcraft Denali will be fitted with an auto-land system which is designed to land a…
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ACI World launches Sustainability Expansion Plan in Montréal
The plan sees sustained investment in Montréal and in the sustainability of airports as essential enablers of economic growth.
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RwandaAir launches new African hub with Qatar Airways Cargo, Cargo Hub
RwandaAir Cargo QatarThe major new African cargo hub, Kigali Cargo Hub, will help RwandAir develop Kigali into a regional cargo powerhouse,
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All-Boeing Biman Bangladesh eyes passenger and cargo aircraft from Airbus
The United Kingdom (UK) and Bangladesh signed the Aviation Trade and Investment Partnership agreement, as the Asian country…
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Hamad International Airport reports 44.5% rise in passenger traffic
The airport achieved an increase in passengers flying to and from the airport in the first quarter of 2023 by an impressive 44.5% increase of passenger traffic.
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Even one minute extra dwell time means passengers spend more in airport retail
Luigi BattuelloLuigi Battuello, Head of Non-Aviation Business Development at SEA Milan Airports spoke about how the smart security technology implemented at Milan Linate Airport helps process passengers quicker. He discusses consumer behaviours and how modern passengers are generally better informed.
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Ryanair and Boeing look set to announce huge 737 MAX 10 jet order
Irish Airline Ryanair and United States aircraft maker Boeing are rumored to be on the cusp of sealing…
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India’s first Airbus C295 transport aircraft completes maiden flight
The first Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force has completed its maiden flight. The…
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Sydney Airport launches affordable overseas data plans, tripsim
Sydney Airport has launched affordable data bundles for travellers, tripsim. The bundles offer affordable data for over 150 countries without the need to swap out a physical SIM card or change phone numbers.
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Aviation Quote

We have focused on derivatives for several years, but when it's time to do a new airplane, it's time to do a new airplane.

- Michael B. Bair, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president for business strategy and development, announcing the 'Sonic Cruiser' (which was eventually canceled), 29 March, 2001.

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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