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Delta’s first officer pulls a gun on the captain and threatens to shoot him

Airbus has confirmed that it will work with France, Germany, and Spain to build the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).

One of the incidents happened on the recently released Delta cockpit. One of the pilots of the airline threatened to captain not to divert the aircraft due to an emergency. The complete report of the incident was released by the Investigation.

A commercial airline pilot is accused of pointing a gun at the captain sitting next to him in the cockpit while the plane is in midair. A grand jury in Utah indicted Jonathan Dunn. The shocking incident has come up again recently.

According to federal prosecutors, he allegedly threatened to shoot the captain if he diverted their flight due to a potential passenger medical problem. Information about the airline and the flight is still pending.

.@ABCWorldNews: "Tonight, a commercial airline pilot has been charged with pulling a gun on the captain right next to him in the cockpit mid-flight. Jonathan Dunn, indicted by a grand jury in Utah. Federal prosecutors say he threatened to shoot if the captain diverted their… pic.twitter.com/XcmCW9y77Q— Ross Feinstein (@RossFeinstein) November 1, 2023

On October 18, a grand jury in Utah indicted Jonathan Dunn. According to US federal prosecutors, on August 22, 2022, the copilot made a threat to shoot the captain for choosing to divert the plane due to a medical concern involving a passenger.

Delta Air Lines released a statement saying, “Out of respect for the ongoing aviation authority investigation of this incident, Delta will refrain from commenting on this matter but will confirm that this First Officer is no longer employed at Delta,” even though the airline and the specific flight have not been made public.

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Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.