Aviation

Passenger wounded as Myanmar rebels shoot airliner

An injured passenger was struck by a bullet that entered the fuselage of the passenger plane

An injured passenger was struck by a bullet that entered the fuselage of the passenger plane, according to allegations made by Myanmar’s military government against rebel fighters in the eastern state of Kayah on Friday. The claim was refuted by rebel groups..

As the Myanmar National Airlines plane descended toward Loikaw, the capital of eastern Kayah state, carrying 63 passengers, a bullet pierced its fuselage.

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Since Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian administration was overthrown by a military in February of last year, thousands of individuals have been killed as a result of a crackdown on dissent.

To fight the junta, anti-coup rebels have emerged all over the nation. Some of them have formed alliances with regional ethnic groups that have been at odds with the government for decades.

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The junta claimed in a statement that the plane, which was departing from the capital Naypyidaw, came under fire on Friday morning at a height of roughly 1,000 metres (3,280 feet), about six kilometres (3.7 miles) north of Loikaw airport. The statement blamed fighters from an anti-junta militia and the Karenni National Progressive Party, an ethnic rebel army, for the shooting.

A passenger on board sustained a gunshot wound to the right cheek. At the moment, the injured passenger is receiving treatment at Loikaw People’s Hospital, and security personnel are enforcing security procedures in the area of the attack.

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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.”