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Retiring easyJet pilot surprised by his family on final ever flight

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A pilot with over 42 years flying experience including 17 years at easyJet flew his last ever flight from Belfast to Liverpool last week, although there was one final surprise in store. What he hadn’t anticipated was that unbeknown to him, among the boarding passengers were eight members of his family including his two young grandchildren who had flown to Belfast earlier in the day to give him one last flight he’d never forget.

Captain Dave Eadon, 60, from Warrington, Merseyside had just completed the last of his final checks as he prepared flight EZY610 for the short hop across the Irish sea to complete the last of his 18,000 hours.

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His two young grandchildren were the first to give the game away – running into cockpit to greet him – swiftly followed by the rest of his family.

WATCH: https://twitter.com/easyJet_press/status/927466182491459584

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Captain Dave Eadon said:

 “I really could not have imagined what was in store for me when I arrived for work yesterday morning. Seeing my family sitting there on the aircraft waiting to be flown back to Liverpool on my last ever flight gave me one of the nicest surprises I’ve ever had!”

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Passengers of American Airlines evacuated as moth infestation onboard

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Passengers of American Airlines evacuated as moth infestation onboard

The American Airlines Airbus A321’s passengers on May 20, 2023, found moths inside the aircraft.

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The plane was plagued with them, which the captain stated was a “safety and comfort issue.”He spoke to maintenance and decided that the best way to get rid of the moths, all passengers to exit the aircraft so that the moths could be efficiently eliminated.

one of the passenger share a video on Twitter and said: In all my years of flying… I have never had this happen. The second plane needed new tires. They moved us to a plane with no fuel. They keep calling for fuel but have no luck. It’s been 45 minutes.

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“Enhancing the Inflight Experience: American Airlines’ Summer Upgrades for a Seamless Journey”

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"Enhancing the Inflight Experience: American Airlines' Summer Upgrades for a Seamless Journey"

In order to provide all passengers with a consistent and connected inflight experience during this travel season, American Airlines is enhancing the summer travel experience.

Customers can anticipate new services when they board an American flight this summer. These include a variety of new inflight meals and snacks that foodies will enjoy, Wi-Fi connectivity enhancements for travelers who want to stay connected, and new entertainment options to stream while in flight.

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The new Plant-Based Bulgogi Noodle Bowl from American is a new premium option for passengers on transcontinental American Flagship service flights. The entrée has yakisoba noodles, stir-fried vegetables, and crumbled plant-based beef, providing a unique dinner choice that is both nourishing and delicious.

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From a Greek Beef Orzo Stew to a Kagiana Egg Scramble for breakfast, American worked closely with Avli on the Park to bring a new summer dining experience to the skies while flying nonstop to six different destinations in Europe: Athens, Barcelona, Dublin, London, Paris and Rome.

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This month, a Fruit and Cheese Plate and Breakfast Bag will be available in the Main Cabin as part of American’s Buy on Board programme. The Fruit & Cheese Plate combines cheese, grapes, and chocolate for a wonderfully balanced flavour experience, whereas the Breakfast Bag includes a healthy and tasty combination of yogurt, oats, and a fig bar. The new products can be purchased on flights (1,300 miles or more) departing between 9:46 a.m. and 9 p.m. and 5 and 9:45 a.m., respectively.

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American is connecting customers to high-speed Wi-Fi on more aircraft than any other carrier and delivering innovative, exclusive and diverse content directly to your personal device.  By July, 100% of American’s Wi-Fi-equipped regional and narrowbody aircraft will plan to offer T-Mobile In-Flight Connection On Us. With this new enhancement, eligible T-Mobile customers can enjoy complimentary connectivity with streaming during their domestic flights.

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Bringing back its Boeing 777 aircraft from Russia is currently a nightmare for Air India

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On June 6, an Air India direct flight AI173 carrying over 200 people from Delhi to San Francisco, California, had to make an emergency landing in Magadan, Far Eastern Russia. After 40 or so hours, the stranded passengers were finally transported to San Francisco by a different airline.

Bringing back its Boeing 777 aircraft from Russia is currently a nightmare for Air India. Since there was a technical issue and the plane had to land in Magadan, efforts were made to transport the passengers from the ferry flight.

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Let’s learn more about the problems with aviation. The majority of long-haul flights have technical problems, mostly engine-related. Now that certain airlines have received necessary ground support from other airlines, flying foreign airlines into Russia, which has already received sanctions from Western countries, has been restricted.

231 Air India passengers were from India, the U.S., and Canada. Due to an engine issue, Boeing spent over two days in Magadan. The travelers’ sleeping arrangements were made at a school, a dorm, and the House of Culture. Everyone was fed, given water, and loaded onto a backup aircraft.

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However, the Air India AI173 flight from Delhi to Magadan is still present in the Russian tundra. As officials work to find a means to bring the aircraft out and back to India, it is likely to stay that way for a while, perhaps months.

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The GE90-115B engine from GE Aerospace powers the Boeing 777 operated by Air India.

There are various factors to take into account regarding the shipment if Air India is required to transport a spare engine and receives approval as well.

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Trucks are the greatest option for moving aircraft engines, however, flying is also an option for farther distances.

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The only option for plane India is plane travel. Specialized equipment is necessary for this as well.

The majority of AN 132 and other aircraft can carry a spare engine, however owing to the Ukraine issue, this aircraft may not be available, thus it must approve other cargo aircraft to carry additional engines.

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According to the Dutch air freight company VRR Aero, the PZE engine stands pallet is the best and only option for transferring jet engines to the main deck of wide-bodied aircraft like the Boeing 777.

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In addition, there are more airborne methods for moving aircraft engines. Air freight is frequently transported by the enormous Antonov 124 aircraft.

The problem, though, is that a sizable portion of these Antonov freight planes are either in Russia or Ukraine. One of these airplanes, Mriya, was damaged during the battle in Ukraine. There are just five, mostly in Europe, outside of Russia and the Ukraine.

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Given that GE is an American corporation, a Russian aircraft cannot be purchased there.

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Boeing is one of the companies that rent Antonov cargo aircraft to ship big engine parts across the globe.

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