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Day: November 8, 2022
Kittens born in museum fighter jet stayed for weeks: ‘Who were we to argue?’
“I saw this furry little head pop up,” said Bill Falls, a volunteer at Hickory Aviation Museum. “And suddenly there was another, then another and another.”
Passenger slams ‘absolute worst’ people on planes – and you’re probably guilty
AN influencer has revealed the one thing that passengers do on planes that she thinks is the “absolute worst” and it’s something a lot of people are guilty of doing. There’s…
Officials investigate laser pointed at plane near N.J. airport
The FAA said law enforcement officials were alerted.
Tanzania: Plane crashes into Lake Victoria; 19 dead
Photos showed the plane, which was headed to Bukoba Airport, mostly submerged in the lake. Precision Air is a Tanzanian airline company.
This hack for getting the comfiest seat on a plane has worked every time
It’s rare to get an entire row to yourself. But with this seat selection trick, you have the best chance of nabbing some extra room.
One Killed, 4 Injured In Mi-2 Ambulance Helicopter Accident In Russias Kostroma Region – UrduPoint
A patient died, two pilots and two paramedics were injured in Russias Kostroma Region on Tuesday as a result of an emergency landing of a Mi-2 helicopter performing an ambulance flight, the regional administration said
Pilot ejects from Air Force training jet before plane crashes in Mississippi
The pilot of the T-38C Talon experienced an “in-flight emergency” about 20 miles south of Columbus AFB before safely ejecting from the aircraft, according to a statement from base officials.
French investigators to probe Precision Air plane crash
Flight PW494, operated by Precision Air, plunged into the lake during storms and heavy rain.
Pope Francis offers condolences after plane crash in Tanzania – Vatican News
Pope Francis is praying for the victims of a plane crash in Tanzania, which occurred Sunday.
It’ll Take $504.5 Million to Rebuild the World’s Largest Cargo Plane
Russia destroyed the Antonov An-225 “Mriya” during the early days of its invasion into Ukraine.
Everyone hates small airplane seats. Will they get bigger?
The FAA received more than 26,000 comments on the size of airline seats. Experts say don’t bet on them getting larger.
Antonov An-225: world’s largest plane destroyed in Ukraine to be rebuilt
About 30 per cent of the components of the original aircraft can be used after February’s attack by Russian forces
BREAKING: Russian Mi-2 helicopter crashes in Russia’s Kostroma
A RUSSIAN Mi-2 helicopter crashed in the Kostroma region of Russia with five people on board, according to emergency services on Tuesday, November 8.
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Tanzania Plane Wreckage Removed From Lake Victoria
Tanzanian authorities on Tuesday said the wreckage of a plane that crashed in Lake Victoria has been pulled out of the water, following the country’s deadliest air accident in decades.
Old-school miniature plane explosions + new-school VFX techniques – befores & afters
How Wolf Hound utilized miniature plane models for its dynamic aerial battles.
Worry over ‘final resting place’ after plane crash in Pinelawn cemetery
“It’s my parents’ sacred resting place — their sacred final resting place. I want to make sure that they’re OK,” said Michael Fried of Cedarhurst.
Passenger left fuming after an elderly woman joins his empty plane
The passenger was shocked when the elderly woman decided to join his plane row – despite having not paid for that seat.
Europe’s ATR wins China approval for 42-600 turboprop plane
China has certified the ATR 42-600 regional turboprop, Franco-Italian planemaker ATR said on Tuesday in a long-awaited announcement coinciding with the start of the Zhuhai Airshow.
Standard US cargo plane will fire cruise missiles on November 9
During the exercise, for the first time in history, a live firing of cruise missiles launched from a standard military cargo plane will be demonstrated – source
Report releases details on backcountry helicopter crash
A recent report detailing the events of a backcountry helicopter crash north of Nelson in March points to the cumulative effects of weather in the mishap. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada
‘I really got scared’: South Carolina pilot loses power in sky, steers plane to Athens
A pilot headed to Greenville, S.C., lost power and had to steer his plane to safety in Athens.
Report releases details on backcountry helicopter crash
A recent report detailing the events of a backcountry helicopter crash north of Nelson in March points to the cumulative effects of weather in the mishap. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada
Europe’s ATR says China approves 42-600 turboprop plane
China has certified the ATR 42-600 regional turboprop, Franco-Italian planemaker ATR said on Tuesday in a long-awaited announcement coinciding with the start of the Zhuhai Airshow. The decision by Chinese regulator CAAC will allow ATR to re-enter the Chinese market with a firm order from an undisclosed customer for three of the latest electronic-cockpit model of its short-haul regional planes, it said in a statement. Co-owned by Airbus and Leonardo, ATR has long battled to gain a viable foothold in China, with experts blaming an official drive towards larger aircraft.