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Emirates introduces a bold NBA livery ahead of the Emirates NBA Cup
As Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA and the inaugural title partner of the Emirates NBA Cup, Emirates is celebrating the arrival of the much-anticipated 2024-25 NBA season with a head-turning, nose-to-tail livery dedicated to the league. The livery captures the spirit of the Emirates and NBA marketing partnership and will begin making its ...
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Airports Council International Europe has released a new study on the aviation industry’s impact on the continent
ACI EUROPE’s new studyAirports Council International Europe has released a new study on “The Economic and Social Impact of European Airports & Air Connectivity”, revealing the economic and social benefits of the aviation industry.
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Cathay Pacific unveils its new Aria Suite
Cathay Pacific is once again raising the bar for customer experience with the official unveiling of its all-new Business class, Aria Suite, together with its new Premium Economy and refreshed Economy onboard its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The airline’s retrofitted 777-300ER debuted on its Hong Kong-Beijing route today (18 October) before progressively being deployed on other ...
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Singapore Changi Airports upgrades its fleet of sea rescue vehicles
Changi Airport Group (CAG) continues to invest in enhancing Singapore Changi Airport’s fleet of emergency rescue vehicles and equipment, both on land and sea. The latest investments have included the addition of three new vessels to its sea rescue fleet, replacing older craft that have reached their end of life. All three – a Command ...
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Textron Aviation workers accept improved contract offer, end strike
Striking workers at Textron Aviation, representing striking workers in Wichita, have agreed to a new five-year contract with…
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Qantas ordered to pay all 1,700 ground handlers sacked over illegal outsourcing
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that, in November 2020, Qantas illegally dismissed 1,700 ground workers at…
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Russia invites foreign airlines to operate in its domestic market
Russian authorities have invited airlines from Kazakhstan, plus other as-yet unnamed countries that have good relations with Russian…
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Embraer aircraft deliveries increase by 33% with private jets leading the charge
Embraer has reported strong increases in aircraft deliveries in its latest quarter results, with its Executive Jets segment…
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Brussels Airport to invest in new baggage sorting systems, loading zones, and storage areas
baggage sorting systemBrussels International Airport has announced it will invest in new baggage sorting systems, loading zones, and storage areas, and investments are also being made in a more ergonomic workplace for baggage handlers.
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New daily non-stop service to Washington DC for San Antonio
American Airlines has received tentative approval to begin a round-trip daily flight between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) by the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The non-stop service between SAT and DCA will provide unparalleled benefits for both cities and their respective regions. “American would like to thank the ...
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Air Vanuatu is rescued from liquidation
Air Vanuatu was declared to be officially out of liquidation on October 11, 2024. The reorganized flag carrier resume operating some domestic flights in August 2024. However the reborn airline has not yet committed to a schedule for restarting its international flights especially to Australia and New Zealand. The company was able to avoid liquidation ...
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LEED Gold Certification for Hamad’s ORCHARD
Hamad International Airport’s Central Concourse, which includes the indoor tropical garden, ORCHARD, has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification. The certification showcases the airports commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible construction practices. LEED certification is a globally recognised symbol of sustainability achievement and one of the most widely used green building ...
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Etihad Airways has developed new digital tool ‘Skypad’ to enhance on board passenger experience
SkypadEtihad Airways has announced that it will begin to implement its new innovative in-house digital tool, ‘Skypad’, designed to enhance the inflight experience for passengers
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Corpus Christi International Airport unveils new bar and observation deck
Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) in Texas has completed construction on a new full-service bar and connected elevated outdoor patio and observation deck, which is the first passenger-accessible outdoor space to be constructed in the airport’s 64-year history. Both are now open-to-the-public and located inside security within the concourse between gates 1 and 3 and ...
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Transforming global air traffic: Istanbul Airport’s (IST) triple runway operations
Erdal Kiziltaş, Air Traffic Controller at DHMI, Türkiye's State Airports Authority, writes about iGA Istanbul Airport’s (IST) complex triple runway system and how this is helping them increase capacity and punctuality.
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Etihad Cargo ramps up its winter cargo schedule
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has unveiled its expanded winter schedule, increasing belly hold cargo capacity across key global markets. Starting November 2024, the enhanced schedule will introduce additional frequencies to existing routes and a new passenger destination—Nairobi. Etihad Cargo will offer belly capacity on 880 passenger flights per week ...
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Corpus Christi International Airport has completed its bar with outdoor space for passengers
new bar and outdoor spaceCorpus Christi International Airport has announced the completion of a new full-service bar that is connected to an outdoor patio, which will be the first space outdoors for passengers to enjoy.
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Video shows USAF F-22 Raptor tire blowout during takeoff at Kadena
A US Air Force F-22 Raptor had to abort takeoff due to a tire blowout at Kadena Air…
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SAS and Scandic enter strategic partnership to enhance customer experience and loyalty benefits
Two of the Nordic region’s leading players in the travel industry, Scandic and SAS, have signed a strategic and commercial partnership agreement, aimed at offering unique and exclusive benefits to their loyalty members. Through this collaboration, the member benefits will become available starting in the first quarter of 2025. The collaboration between SAS and Scandic ...
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MIA unveils first phase of modernised check-in area
Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, and Miami International Airport (MIA) officials have hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first phase of MIA’s new Central Terminal check-in area. The first of three ticket counter pods in the new airline check-in area, which includes the latest in self-service bag drop technology, is part of a $38-million ...
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WW2 Luftwaffe

1. The JU-87 "Stuka" was not a pretty site to look at, all the less so when it was hurtling towards you at an 80 degree angle, but it was not pleasant to hear either. It had a siren on its port landing gear. What was the nickname the crews gave this device?

The Horns of the Reich
The Trumpets of Jericho
The Sirens of Jericho
The Trumpets of Victory

2. This out-of-date bomber was used for high altitude reconnaissance by Germany for a short period of time after the Battle of Britain. Which was it?

Junkers 88P
Junkers 86R
Dornier 217N
Dornier 23R

3. Germany shortly before WW2 is commonly believed to have had little interest in long range heavy bombers, but in fact it had one of the largest supporters of long range bombers from the get-go. Who was he?

Ernst Udet
Ernhard Milch
Kurt Student
Walter Wever


4. Many medium bombers that Germany had were converted into night fighters when the need arose. Which of those was unpopular with its crews?

Junkers 188
Junkers 88
Dornier 217
Messerschmitt 110

5. The He-177 was a great aircraft when it worked. What was one of the things the RLM (Reichsluftministerie) did that caused the 177 to go from a great bomber to a great disaster?

Elimination of the evaporative cooling system
Demands that poor French engines power the He-177
Demands that the He-177 be built out of wood
Underpowered BMW 132 Bramo engines

6. Which one of the three German Battle of Britain bombers could carry the most tonnage, and which could carry the least over a short distance?

Junkers 88, Junkers 87
Junkers 88, Junkers 87
Dornier 215, Heinkel 111
Heinkel 111, Dornier 17

7. This is the only bomber in World War II to have a top speed of over 460mph, what was it?

Arado 234
Heinkel 111P
Arado 232
Junkers 388K

8. The Junkers 287 was the intended replacement for the aging Stuka in 1944. With forward swept wings, two Junkers 003 turbojets and something interesting captured from the Americans, the JU-287 would have been a formidable ground attack/bomber aircraft. What was the American "contribution"?

Landing gear taken off B-24's
Rockets of P-47 wing racks
Guns off of P-51D fighters
Norden bombsights off of B-17's

9. Ground attack was a field of bombers in which the Germans excelled. Convinced that more armor was necessary to protect the pilots of ground attack aircraft Henschel came up with the HS-129, what was its nickname?

armored Panzer destroyer
The flying tank
The flying armored car
the flying assault gun

10. The Germans had originally decided to build one carrier known as the Graf Zeppelin. What were the two types of aircraft that were designed to be based on the carrier?

Fi-282, Do-215
He-115B, Bf-110E
Fi-167, Ju-87C
Ju-87T, Bf-109L