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An-12 crash inquiry begins flight-recorder analysis
Ukrainian investigators have commenced analysis of flight-recorder information from the Antonov An-12BK which crashed on approach to Lviv on 4 October. While detailed data from the recorders has yet to be disclosed, investigating authority NBAAI says the devices were in a "satisfactory" condition following their retrieval from the accident site.
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Shanghai, Singapore on the cards for Air Astana A321LR
The longer-range variant of the Airbus A321neo will be a “driver of change” for Air Astana, as it looks to expand its international network with the aircraft. Air Astana chief executive Peter Foster says that the A321LR combines range capabilities with “excellent narrowbody economics”.
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Southwest grounds two 737NGs with structural cracks
Southwest Airlines removed two Boeing 737NG aircraft from service because of structural cracks discovered during inspections mandated by the US Federal Aviation Administration of such aircraft that had completed 30,000 flight cycles. The FAA ordered the inspections on 2 October after Boeing discovered cracks on hardware connecting the wing and fuselage of 737-800s, known as "pickle forks". Airlines must report their findings to the agency.
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American Airlines delays expected Max return to mid-January
American Airlines has pushed back the date on which it expects to resume Boeing 737 Max flights to 16 January, six weeks later than it previously anticipated. Despite the delay, however, American is expressing optimism in the likelihood that the Federal Aviation Administration will clear the aircraft to fly before year-end.
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A380 operators told to check for trailing-edge cracks
Airbus A380 operators are set to be instructed to check for cracks in the trailing edge, and trailing-edge devices, of the double-deck type. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency says the directive is intended to prevent in-flight loss of parts from the trailing edge, following findings of cracks in devices on both sides.
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Ethiopian 767 suffers uncontained engine failure at Dakar
One of Ethiopian Airlines' Boeing 767-300ERs has suffered an apparent uncontained engine failure during departure from the Senegalese capital Dakar. The aircraft – identified by the carrier as ET-AMG – experienced a "technical problem" as it conducted flight ET908 on 8 October.
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False ILS signal lured ERJ-145 crew into Swedish airprox
Pilots of a BMI Regional Embraer ERJ-145 were caught out by false ILS signals before the jet was involved in a serious airprox incident with a light aircraft during approach to Norrkoping airport last year.
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Express cargo operator Atran adds extra 737-800BCF
Russian express airline Atran has added another freighter to its fleet as it continues adding capacity to cater for an “e-commerce bonanza”. The addition of a second Boeing 737-800BCF (VQ-BFT) brings the Volga-Dnepr-owned airline’s fleet to six aircraft.
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FAA Completes Rollout of Baseline ADS-B Services
The FAA completed the operational rollout of ADS-B baseline services with the recent implementation at the last two of 155 airports slated for the technology, the agency announced yesterday. ADS-B services became operational last month at Akron-Canton Airport and Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport, both in Ohio. “This brings the operational rollout of ADS-B baseline services to a successful conclusion, on schedule and within budget,” the agency said, adding it was completed before the Jan. 1, 2020 ADS-B aircraft equipage deadline.
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Global 7500 breaks business aircraft range record
Bombardier’s Global 7500 has completed an 8,225nm (15,230km) nonstop flight, which the manufacturer bills as “the longest city-pair flown by a purpose-built business aircraft”. The journey from Sydney, Australia to Detroit, in Michigan on 6 October was undertaken by the company demonstrator, N750GX. It eclipsed a previous record set on 4 March, when the ultra-long-range twinjet made an 8,152nm nonstop flight between Singapore and Tucson, Arizona.
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UK travel agent Hays picks up Thomas Cook outlets
Collapsed leisure firm Thomas Cook Group's UK retail operations have been acquired by Hays Travel, which claims to be the country's largest independent travel agent. Hays will take over 555 outlets, the entire retail estate component, according to the UK's Insolvency Service.
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ATR to deliver STOL version from 2022
Turboprop manufacturer ATR has formally launched development of a short take-off and landing version of the ATR 42-600. The airframer – jointly owned by Airbus and Leonardo – says that its board of directors has approved the program and that deliveries are scheduled to begin during the second half of 2022.
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Scylax seeks €80 million for E10 all-electric aircraft
German start-up Scylax Aircraft is developing a 10-seat all-electric aircraft designed to provide sustainable, regional transport for “environmentally conscious” business, commercial and utility aircraft operators. It is now seeking funding of around €80 million ($88 million) to bring the aircraft to market by 2027.
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Bombardier to debut Learjet 75 Liberty cabin at NBAA
Bombardier will debut a full-scale cabin mock-up of the Learjet 75 Liberty at the forthcoming National Business Aviation Association Convention and Exhibition as it prepares the modified light business jet for service entry next year. The Canadian airframer launched the Liberty in July as a "rescoped" version of the high-end Learjet 75. The move followed several years of poor sales for its entry-level product, and Bombardier hopes that can be reversed by rebranding, revamping and repositioning the aircraft within the light-business jet sector.
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Argentina to retrofit aging IA-58 Pucará into Fenix ISR model
The Argentine air force plans to retrofit an undisclosed number of IA-58 Pucara light attack aircraft into intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) variants, renaming the type as the IA-58 Fenix. Buenos Aires operates 25 IA-58s, according to Flight International’s 2019 World Air Forces Directory.
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Italy adds three more maritime patrol ATR 72s
Italy’s Guardia di Finanza agency has signed for three additional ATR 72MPs – the maritime patrol variant of the turboprop airliner. Valued at over €150 million ($162 million), including support services, the deal adds to an initial example ordered in 2018.
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Canada's first C295 gains air force livery
The first of 16 Airbus Defence & Space C295 fixed-wing search and rescue (FWSAR) aircraft on order for the Royal Canadian Air Force has received its service markings, ahead of delivery to the customer before year-end.
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Bell-Boeing V-22 Tiltrotor Fleet Tops 500,000 Hours
The fleet of more than 375 Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey military tiltrotor aircraft has surpassed 500,000 flight hours. “The V-22 provides unmatched capability for the U.S. Marines and U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command,” said U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew Kelly, V-22 joint program manager.
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1. Scandinavian Airlines Flight 751 crashed in Scandinavia after losing power to both engines due to the intake of ice. Where did it take off from?
Oslo Gardemoren
Stockholm Arlanda
Helsinki Vantaa
Copenhagen Kastrup

2. An SAS McDonnell Douglas crashed near a major city in the US at night in the 1960s. Which city was this?
San Francisco
Los Angeles
New York City
Atlanta

3. In 1986, an Aeromexico DC-9 collided with a private plane above Cerritos, Los Angeles. What was the doomed Aeromexico jet's flight number?
498
489
576
984

4. A mid air collision occurred above the Amazon in 2006 when a Boeing 737 and an Embraer business jet collided at 37,000 feet. What commercial operator owned the 737?
TAM Airlines
Gol Linhas Aereas
Aerolineas Argentinas
Avianca

5. A fatal crash in Brazil occurred in 2007 when TAM Airlines Flight 3054 skidded off the runway and slammed into a TAM Express building. What airport was this at?
Sao Paulo Guarulhos
Rio De Jainero Santos Dumont
Rio De Jainero Galelao
Sao Paulo Congonhas

6. In 2005, a runway overrun occurred when an Air France jet overran the runway in Toronto. The media dubbed this the miracle of runway...
24R
24L
35L
9R

7. Air France had three deadly crashes that happened between 2000-2010. One was Air France Flight 447 and another was Air France 358: what was the third?
Air France Flight 8969
Air France Flight 4590
Air France Flight 7
Air France Flight 117

8. Air France Flight 8969 was a hijacking that took place in 1994. The hijackers intended to crash the plane into which famous French monument?
Notre Dame
Eiffel Tower
Arch Du Triomphe
The Louvre

9. In 1976, an Air France Flight was hijacked by Palestinian and German terrorists when flying out of Athens. Where did the hijackers demand to be flown?
Mogadishu Airport
Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Dar Es Salaam Airport
Entebbe Airport

10. In 1977, an Boeing 737 aircraft named Landshut, otherwise known as Lufthansa flight 181, was hijacked and flown to Mogadishu in Somalia. The plane survived and continued in service until 1985, when it was sold by Lufthansa to which Brazilian airline?
TAM Airlines
WebJet Linhas Aereas
Gol
TAF Linhas Aereas
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