Aviation

British Airways Crew Streams England’s Euro Cup Shootout Live in Mid-Flight

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On a recent British Airways flight, passengers were treated to a special in-flight experience thanks to a quick-thinking cabin crew member.

Amidst a delayed take-off and an extended flight time, passengers faced the possibility of missing the thrilling England versus Switzerland Euro Cup penalty shootout.

British Airways cabin crew member holds a passenger's phone on a flight streaming the Euros so no one misses the England game – what a legend pic.twitter.com/lM3GCmxzAI
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The Airbus A321 twin-jet, originally scheduled for a 4:50 PM departure, was delayed until 5:27 PM, pushing back its UK landing from 6:32 PM to 7:20 PM. Recognizing the disappointment this delay could cause, one air hostess stepped up.

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Unable to use their own devices, she ingeniously held up her own phone, streaming the game’s gripping climax live for all to see.

Passengers, delighted and impressed by her initiative, watched eagerly as Trent Alexander-Arnold secured England’s 5-3 victory in the penalty shootout, following a tense 1-1 draw.

Passenger Lee Douglas praised the crew, stating, “Well done that crew,” while another passenger referred to her as “an angel” for ensuring everyone could enjoy the match.

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Aviation

China Eastern Receives Its Ninth C919 Aircraft, Marking a New Milestone

China Eastern Airlines (CEA) has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of its ninth COMAC C919 aircraft, continuing its lead as the launch customer for China’s domestic narrow-body airliner.

On Thursday, the airline received the latest addition to its fleet, registered as B-657T, marking another step in China’s ambitious efforts to establish itself as a key player in the global aerospace market.

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This delivery is part of a major achievement for COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China), which has now delivered a total of 10 comac c919 in 2024 alone, a remarkable increase from just three jets delivered by the end of 2023.

The C919 program represents China’s entry into the competitive market for commercial aircraft, aiming to rival the dominance of manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing in the narrow-body sector.

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One standout feature of the c919 is its innovative in-flight technology, particularly its Wi-Fi system. Developed by the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), this system allows passengers to connect to the “CEAIR-WIFI” wireless hotspot, providing seamless access to in-flight entertainment.

Through the website www.muflyer.com, travelers can enjoy a range of features including “Air Cinema” and “Air Games,” which enhance the flying experience.

Looking ahead, COMAC’s ambitions are not limited to narrow-body aircraft. At the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, c919 aircraft price made waves with the announcement of over 100 new aircraft orders.

A significant highlight was a high-profile agreement with Air China for the development of the C929, a widebody aircraft set to compete c919 vs a320 and c919 vs 737 with these models.