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The immense An-225 could actually be more salvageable than originally imagined, according to Ukrainian state-owned Antonov. While the majority of the airframe was ruined in the battles and resulting fires at Hostomel Airport, construction on a replacement has begun and more than 30% of the original’s parts could be salvaged for reuse. Sikorsky and DARPA have secured the attention and interest of the U.S. Army by successfully demonstrating means by which a Black Hawk helicopter can safely and reliably perform rescue operations and internal and external cargo resupply missions—autonomously. Classic model kit manufacturer Airfix has been bringing production
The immense An-225 could actually be more salvageable than originally imagined, according to a post by Ukrainian state-owned Antonov. While the majority of the airframe was ruined in the battles and resulting fires at Hostomel Airport, construction on a replacement has begun and more than 30% of the original’s parts could be salvaged for reuse. The company addressed rumors that construction started earlier this year, saying that reports had overestimated how quickly the equipment could be adequately assessed by experts.
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American Airlines and the Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology have entered into a partnership to include their students in the airline's cadet program. Spartan, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the American Airlines Cadet Academy’s first collegiate partner, allowing membership for students working towards their Associate of Applied Science degree - provided they major in "Aviation Flight". In August 2020, DeWitt Ingram—an American Airlines pilot with 21 exemplary years in the carrier’s employ, was professionally, financially, and
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"According to the available expert estimate, there are currently about 30 percent of the components that can be used for the second model aircraft...”
Source: Ukrainian state-owned Antonov, explaining that the the immense An-225 could actually be more salvageable than originally imagined.
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