Aviation

Check out how three elderly women help a mother whose child starts to scream on a flight.

It can be challenging to manage babies on airplanes and in public settings since you never know when their mood may change. Three elderly women handled the situation nicely when a toddler started crying and screaming during a recent incident on a flight, based on a viral video.

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A woman was in a bind after her daughter began screaming during her first flight. When three elderly women saw the mother in distress, they came to her aid. One of them made the small child sit on her lap and play. The others joined in. Naturally, she grew calm, and their assistance was beneficial. By the end of the flight, they appeared to have become excellent friends.

This video was shared on the Instagram page Majically and was originally posted on TikTok by @isabellalalonde. In the post’s caption, they wrote, “Thank you to these beautiful souls. Kindness is always a great idea.”

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The public enjoyed watching this video and praised the women for supporting the mother.

“This is how you build a strong society, kindness, care, and support,” one person said in the post. Another person added, “I imagine the women appreciated assisting just as much.” A third person said, “They were probably grandmothers! How unique for the infant! fantastic first flight”.

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Egypt has signed an agreement with China to purchase J-10C fighter jets

Egypt has become the second country, after Pakistan, to order China’s Chengdu J-10C “Vigorous Dragon” fighter jets, marking a significant shift in its military strategy.

The announcement, made during the inaugural Egypt International Air Show from September 3 to 5 at El Alamein International Airport, reveals Egypt’s intent to replace its aging fleet of U.S. F-16s.

The J-10C, a highly capable 4.5-generation multi-role fighter jet, was showcased by China for the first time on African soil during the air show. It features advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry, making it a formidable alternative to Egypt’s current fleet.

Known for its air superiority missions, the J-10C has often been compared to the American F-16, which has been the backbone of the Egyptian Air Force since the 1980s.

However, with Egypt’s F-16s now considered outdated against modern air defense systems, the decision to transition to the Chinese fighters underscores a major upgrade in Egypt’s combat capabilities.

This move not only signals Egypt’s intent to reduce its reliance on U.S. defense systems but also reflects a broader shift in its international alliances.

Despite a long-standing defense relationship with the U.S., evidenced by a recent acquisition of C-130J Hercules transport aircraft through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program, Egypt is clearly looking eastward.

The decision comes amid growing concerns over U.S. policies in the Middle East, including its stance on Israeli operations in Gaza, which may have influenced Cairo’s pivot to Chinese military technology.

China’s increasing presence in the Middle East and North Africa is bolstered by such deals, as Beijing continues to expand its influence through military cooperation and economic partnerships, particularly in energy imports.

The Egypt International Air Show provided a platform for showcasing this growing military-industrial relationship.