Getting back to business at Milwaukee International Airport Milwaukee International AirportWatch this exclusive interview with the Airport Director which took place at Routes Americas 2023. Link(International Airport Review)
Elderly passenger threatens to vomit on woman over seat altercation An elderly passenger on Jiangxi Air had a unique weapon of choice when she got into an altercation… Link(AeroTime)
Mexican carrier Viva Aerobus signs deal with Airbus for 90 A321neo aircraft Mexican ultra-low-cost airline Viva Aerobus and aircraft giant Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for 90… Link(AeroTime)
HKIA’s Digital Apron and Tower Management System wins top global award Steven YuiHKIA has won a top international award for its pioneering airport-wide Digital Apron and Tower Management System (DATMS). Link(International Airport Review)
Heathrow runway closed after drone flew within 3ft of Finnair A320’s engine A report by the UK Airprox Board has revealed that an illegal drone came within 3ft of a… Link(AeroTime)
Russian MiG-31 jet crashes into the Pacific during training exercise A Russian MiG-31 fighter jet crashed into the Pacific bordering the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia during a “planned training… Link(AeroTime)
New Norse Atlantic routes to boost economy and support more than 400 local jobs at London Gatwick Norse Atlantic Gatwick routesMore than 400 new local jobs have been created through Norse Atlantic’s expansion at London Gatwick, boosting local economy. Link(International Airport Review)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to use US CBP Preclearance USBP PreclearanceBilly Bishop Airport has confirmed that US CBP preclearance will be introduced at downtown Toronto Airport. Link(International Airport Review)
ACI World, ACI North America and TSA sign MoU to advance aviation security development SecurityACI World, ACI North America and TSA have signed a MoU to enhance the development of secure aviation security operations across the globe. Link(International Airport Review)
3 men detained in Turkey after harassing an Air Pegasus flight attendant: report Three Israelis have been detained in Turkey for over a week after allegedly harassing an attendant on an… Link(AeroTime)
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1. The Mikoyan-Gurevich aircraft company produced some of the most formidable Soviet jet aircraft to fight in the many wars of the 20th century - the MiGs. NATO intelligence assigned them new (English) names. Which of the following was NOT the name of a MiG fighter? Flanker Foxhound Fagot Flogger
2. The French aircraft company "Dassault-Breguet" produced France's most successful line of Jet Fighters, the Mirages. All Mirage fighters were designed with the distinctly triangular Delta-Wing configuration. True False
3. The Israeli Aircraft Industries produced several aircraft based on the French Mirage, after France put a stop to military cooperation between the two countries. Which of the following is NOT one of the fighter aircraft designs created by Israel after its relations with France went sour? Lavi Nesher Arava Kfir
4. While close-support for ground troops was eventually delegated to "Rotary Wing Aircraft", also known as Helicopters, some jet aircraft were specifically designed to provide anti-tank support on the battlefield. Which of these aircraft is NOT designed for such a role? Q-5 Fantan A-10 Thunderbolt A-6 Intruder Su-25 Frogfoot
5. Most aircraft aficionados will instantly recognize the "Blackbird", a super-sonic jet with some stealth properties, designed to fly at extremely high altitudes while taking pictures. Which American company was responsible for producing this massive reconnaissance aircraft? Lockheed Northrop Grumman Boeing
6. Which of the following car manufacturers was never involved in the production of aircraft or aircraft parts, at any time during the 20th century? Rolls-Royce Peugeot Saab Mitsubishi
7. American Fighter Jets are usually designated by the letter "F" followed by a number. Due to the specific process of defense-contracting in the United States, some of the numbers have gone unused. Of the following models, which aircraft actually went on to military production and use? F-48 F-111 F-17 F-39
8. The founder of one of the leading American aerospace companies was infatuated with the idea of a Flying Wing - an aircraft comprised of a single aerodynamic shape, with no outstanding fuselage. Which company did he found? General Dynamics McDonnell-Douglas Boeing Northrop
9. While jet power has certainly become the dominant means of propulsion for aircraft in the latter half of the 20th century, some civilian and military aircraft still held a potential application for propeller-driven engines. Which of the following aircraft has propellers instead of jets? Ilyushin Il-76 McDonnell-Douglas KC-10 Vickers-Armstrongs Valiant Grumman E-2
10. Which of the following aircraft does not have any sort of weaponry for aerial combat? Lockheed F-117A Hawker-Siddeley Harrier Tupolev Tu-22 Cessna A-37
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