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Video: ‘Project Zero Electric Tiltrotor’

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Here’s an interesting video that reports on an innovative new aircraft in development.

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 is unique about Project Zero?
  2. What is innovative about its blades?
  3. What are the advantages of this?
  4. What’s the aircraft made of?
  5. At what stage of development is the project?

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Video: ‘The 787’s versatility’

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Here’s an interesting video that describes Scoot’s use of the 787 and shows just how versatile an aircraft it is.

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 is different about the 787 according to Randy Tinseth?
  2. What kind of operations has the 787 been used in?
  3. What do crews like about the 787?
  4. What’s different about this aspect of the 787?
  5. What’s different about the windows on the 787?

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Video: ‘Singapore Airshow 2016’

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Here’s an interesting video that reports on the 2016 Singapore Airshow.

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 exhibitors does the airshow have?
  2. What types of planes are in the static display?
  3. What are the main objectives of the airshow according to Leck Chet Lam?
  4. What part of the airshow is the most important?

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Singapore Airshow 2016 is Ready to Fly – AINtv

Over 1000 exhibitors, more than 60 aircraft on static display and a dynamic flying display make up the Singapore Airshow in 2016. The daily flying display features military aircraft routines from South Korea, the U.S., France and Singapore. Another highlight is the Airbus A350XWB airliner.

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Video: ‘737 Max makes first flight’

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Here’s an interesting video that reports on the first flight of the 737 MAX.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Where was this first flight?
  2. Who’s going to receive the first 737 after it’s certified?
  3. How much more efficient will the 737 MAX be compared to the current 737NG?
  4. Where will the majority of these efficiencies come from?
  5. When did the original 737 make its first flight?

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Boeing 737 MAX 8 Airliner Makes First Flight – AINtv

Boeing’s new 737 MAX 8 airliner recently made its first flight from the manufacturer’s base in Seattle. The event marked the start of a nine-month flight test program.

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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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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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