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EasyJet plane to Spain’s Menorca escorted by fighter jet after bomb hoax.

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A Spanish Air Force fighter jet was dispatched to intercept an EasyJet flight from London to the Spanish vacation island of Menorca after a teen passenger on board posted a false bomb threat on social media. On July 3, the Airbus A319 departed from Gatwick Airport in London, United Kingdom, at one o’clock in the afternoon, and touched down without incident at Mahon Menorca Airport (MAH), in Spain, at about five o’clock in the evening. After that, an escorted route to a secure area was taken by the aircraft.

In the video, an F-18 fighter jet can be seen flying near the EasyJet A319, which was carrying 120 to 150 passengers. The fighter plane can be seen gesturing with its wings, telling the other pilot to follow him.

An EasyJet Airbus A319-100 aircraft (G-EZAO) bound to the island of Menorca (LEMH) was intercepted by Spanish F/A-18 fighter jet on 3rd July due to security concerns.
It is being said that a false bomb alarm was received on easyJet flight EZY-8303 from Gatwick (LGW),London. pic.twitter.com/fuORai9ZwV
— FL360aero (@fl360aero) July 4, 2022
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When a civilian aircraft loses contact with ground air traffic control, receives a warning about a potential bomb threat, or comes across a suspicious object, military jets are more likely to intercept the aircraft. The teenager passenger was detained as soon as the plane touched down, and the other passengers were ordered to have their luggage examined by sniffer dogs and bomb-disposal experts.

Other flights out of Menorca were disrupted by the incident.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”