Aerospace

Indonesian Pilot Attacks Turkish Airlines Cabin Crew While Traveling Off-Duty

The pilot for Batik Air has been identified by Indonesia’s Lion Air Group as the passenger who reportedly attacked Turkish Airlines flight attendants

The pilot for Batik Air has been identified by Indonesia’s Lion Air Group as the passenger who reportedly attacked Turkish Airlines flight attendants while intoxicated on a journey from Istanbul to Jakarta.

On his Monday Turkish Airlines trip, Muhammad John Jaiz Boudewijn was returning from a vacation in Turkey when he got into a physical argument with the flight crew.

The incident forced the pilot to make an emergency landing, and after being assaulted by other passengers and being hit by a flight attendant who was attempting to restrain the aggressive pilot, the pilot sustained injuries. A Lion Air Group representative told Voi.id that the airline will not intervene because the pilot was on business.

Indonesian pilot attacks Turkish Airlines cabin crew while traveling out of service
Indonesia’s Lion Air Group has confirmed that the drunk passenger who attacked Turkish Airlines cabin crew on a flight from Istanbul to Jakarta is a pilot for Batik Air. pic.twitter.com/yCcbQ0c7rG
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The conflict, not booze as witnesses claimed, was brought on by a dog in the cabin, according to a statement made by the pilot. His behavior aboard the Turkish Airlines flight did not surprise a coworker who wished to stay anonymous.

They claimed the pilot is dangerous since he is renowned for imposing his religious views on other crew members and for having issues with the junior crew. They claimed that the pilot was responsible for previous flight delays by refusing to fly with a co-pilot who did not adhere to his religious convictions.

Aerospace

Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences Expands Columbus Plant by 50,000 Sqft

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Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing, has launched a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi.

This ambitious project will add 50,000 square feet of new space, renovate 40,000 square feet of the existing facility, and introduce advanced automation equipment, robotics, and non-destructive inspection technologies. mcas boeing enhancements will support the growing demand for Aurora’s aerospace systems business.

Since its establishment, Aurora Mississippi has specialized in the production of advanced composite components and assemblies for both military and commercial aircraft. The company first opened in 2005 at Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory in Starkville before relocating to its current site in Columbus two years later.

Initially occupying 21,000 square feet, the facility has since grown to encompass over 120,000 square feet, featuring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as automated fiber placement. Aurora’s latest expansion is a strategic investment aimed at increasing production capacity for composite components like boeing titanium used in executive jets and the MQ-25TM Stingray composite skins, a key project for its parent company, Boeing.

Additionally, the facility will produce components for NASA’s X-66 sustainable flight demonstrator aircraft, further diversifying its portfolio. Currently employing around 100 full-time staff in Mississippi, Aurora plans to hire more than 60 additional team members by the end of 2025.

Aurora’s expansion project underscores its commitment to Mississippi’s growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector. The company maintains strong partnerships with Mississippi State University (MSU) and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), contributing to research, higher education, and workforce development in advanced manufacturing.

Additionally, Aurora actively supports local K-12 STEM education through summer camps and collaborates with high school vocational education programs. The expansion and renovation project will be carried out in phases over the next two years, with completion expected by 2026. This development marks a significant milestone in Aurora’s ongoing growth and its role in advancing aerospace manufacturing in Mississippi.