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Etihad Airways did the impossible: a mid-air orchestra in skydiving stunt

The national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways, celebrated its partnership with Paramount Pictures by releasing a film showing the making of its thrilling stunt. The prank was released to mark the global premiere of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and was seen by millions of people on the airline’s social media channels.

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In the heart-pounding footage, Etihad Airways pulled off an unprecedented trick. In order to perform the instantly recognized Mission: Impossible theme tune while falling 13,000 feet at 120 mph through the air, Etihad assembled a skydiving orchestra.

How the mission was completed

It took weeks to prepare for the stunt. Each skydiver was given their own piece of music to learn by heart and practice in order to be able to perform it flawlessly in spite of the challenging conditions of skydiving.

In order for the skydivers to play and pull their parachute when the time came, special rigging was also built for each instrument. Each time, a professional skydiving videographer jumped beside them to record everything, including group photos where each instrument changed how quickly they plummeted. Safety was the top focus at all times throughout the process.

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The practise and planning put in paid off. By assembling a seemingly impossible orchestra on its own, Etihad was able to show the world that they are an airline that pushes the envelope and makes its purpose to provide amazing experiences and hospitality to their passengers.

Christopher McQuarrie wrote the script and directed the first installment of Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning, which is presently playing in theatres all around the world.

One of the most exciting and technically challenging action scenes in the film was filmed on the 315-meter-high roof of the Midfield Terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

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Throughout the month of August, passengers travelling in Etihad’s First and Business cabins will be treated to a movie-inspired snack buffet and themed mocktails like Thyme’s Up, Secret Agent, and Undercover Sipper.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.