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Video: ‘Iran buys Airbus’

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Here’s a video that reports on the deal between Airbus and Iran Air to help modernise their fleet after the recent removal of sanctions against the country.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. How many aircraft did Iran Air order and when are these orders going to be delivered?
  2. Why was this order historic, according to the video?
  3. What’s the next step in the process?
  4. Is Iran Air buying planes for short-haul or long-haul operations?
  5. Why is this a ‘significant’ step for Airbus?

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Iran selects Airbus for its civil aviation renewal

In a significant step for modernising Iran’s commercial aviation sector, Iranian officials have signed two agreements with Airbus at the Elysée Palace during Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s official visit to France. One agreement covers Iran Air’s acquisition of 118 Airbus jetliners – 73 widebodies and 45 single-aisle aircraft – and includes pilot and maintenance training and support services.

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Structure: ‘Present continuous’

Using the present continuous

Form: subject + ‘be’ (in the present) + verb-ing (You are reading… He is living etc…)

Use: To talk about something in progress now, around now or something temporary.

eg You’re (you are) reading English (now). (something in progress now)

eg I’m reading a good book about the history of aviation. (perhaps not at this moment but around now)

eg He’s living close to the airport. (suggests a temporary action)

Advanced Use: We can use the present continuous to talk about organised future plans.

eg I’m flying on Sunday. (organised future plan – it’s organised by the airline)

eg I’m eating in that new restaurant tomorrow night. (you have a reservation so it’s organised)

Tip: For future plans we can also use ‘will‘ and ‘going to‘ so be sure you know the difference between these thee ways to talk about future plans.

Check the diagram below for its form and two situations when we need to use it.

Diagram of the form and use of the present continuous.
The form and use of the present continuous.

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Video answers: ‘Embraer Lineage 1000’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. The very large business jet segment.
  2. The 1000 has a much longer range according to the video.
  3. Its competitors are the Airbus Corporate Jet and the Boeing Business Jet.
  4. Its range is 9 hours and the capacity is 19 passengers.
  5. The fifth zone because it is the most private zone and has the option of a large bed and a walk-in shower.

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Video: ‘Embraer Lineage 1000’

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Here’s an interesting video that describes the Embraer Lineage 1000E and what it can offer potential customers..

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What segment of the market does this jet occupy?
  2. What is the difference between the 1000 and the 190 according to the video?
  3. What are the 1000’s competitors?
  4. What is the plane’s maximum range and passenger capacity?
  5. Which area of the plane is the owner likely to sleep in and why?

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Structure: ‘phrasal verbs 4’

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This time in our structure help we continue to talk about phrasal verbs. Today we have more examples of phrasal verbs with ‘out’. As usual, check the meaning of the ones you don’t understand in a good learner’s dictionary.

Diagram of phrasal verbs with the particle 'out'.
Phrasal verbs 4.

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Video answers: ‘747 with 5 engines?’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. They attached a fifth engine to the wing of a Boeing 747 to transport it to South Africa where it was needed by another 747.
  2. There are different procedures with the weight, balance and takeoff performance of the plane and some limits with the maximum takeoff weight.
  3. They put 6 tonnes less fuel in the tank on the side with the extra engine to compensate, so in effect, the aircraft doesn’t know that it’s carrying an extra engine.
  4. It increases the drag created by the plane.
  5. They schedule a technical stop for fuel in Perth, before the plane continues its journey to South Africa.
  6. No, the last time it happened was in 2011 and it’s usually not necessary due to the efficiency of the engines.

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