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Hungry pilot lands his helicopter at McDonalds to grab some food

Hungry pilot

A pilot is under investigation after landing a helicopter on a grassy patch at a McDonald’s in north-west Sydney in front of stunned onlookers.
“I thought it was an emergency,” one person can be heard saying on the video footage shot on Saturday.

The pilot was seen exiting the aircraft and getting his order before getting back into the chopper and flying away.

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According to 9 News, Civil Aviation Safety Authority are investigating whether this was legal and if damages had incurred at the Rouse Hill branch

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Radio broadcasters Kyle and Jackie O located and spoke to the pilot.

The man who identified himself as “Dan”said he got permission to land at the premises.

“Every now and then we do that sort of stuff,” he said.

They reported the pilot donated A$1000 ($1077) to Ronald McDonald House before admitting to flying the plane.

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Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

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.”

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