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This Russian dropped his Mercedes Benz from 1,000 feet in the air.

This Russian dropped his Mercedes Benz from 1,000 feet in the air. Despite several dealer visits and a blowing sound from the front door, no one addressed the issue with the car. Finally, he hired a helicopter to lift the SUV into the air before lowering it to the earth.

The Mercedes-AMG G63 is famous for many things, but being dumped out of the sky by a helicopter has never been one of them – until now. Igor Moroz, a Russian vlogger, owns the now-destroyed G63. Moroz rants about the G63’s various issues since he got it over two years ago for 16.8 million rubles (about $270,000), including multiple dealer visits and a blowing sound from the front door, in the video preceding the unusual incident. All of this necessitated him hiring a helicopter to lift the SUV into the air before lowering it to the ground.

“It’s my G63, and I’m doing whatever I want,” Moroz says in the video, presumably as he takes the stricken Mercedes to its last resting place. While the owner’s dissatisfaction with his super SUV appears to be the driving force behind his plan, another source from Kolesa suggests that a contract term between Moroz and a friend needed the G63 to be destroyed from a high height. A helicopter seemed like a decent way to accomplish that criteria.

Whatever the circumstances, Moroz is notorious for his pranks, thus the entire incident may easily have been dreamt up in a meeting room someplace on how to dazzle his fans next. None of this stopped us from watching the full video, because how often do you see a car, much alone a six-figure Mercedes-AMG G63, flying 1,000 feet to the ground? After applying his marking to the G63’s exterior, the helicopter crew began tying up the Mercedes before dropping it to the frozen ground below, while Moroz sat in a sun chair (in frigid, ice-cold Russia, of course).

Naturally, nothing remains of the G63 after its brief journey. However, with over 600,000 views on his film at the time of writing, it looks that Igor Moroz’s stunt generated exactly the kind of publicity he was clearly hoping for.

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EASA Ends Suspension on PIA, Approves Flights to Europe

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The suspension of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from operating in Europe is finally over, marking a significant turning point for Pakistan’s aviation sector.

After years of scrutiny and stringent safety assessments, the European Commission and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have officially lifted the ban on PIA. This decision also grants Airblue authorization to operate flights to Europe, further enhancing Pakistan’s connectivity with the region.

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PIA’s suspension, initially imposed in June 2020, was a direct consequence of concerns regarding the oversight capabilities of Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). These concerns were triggered shortly after a tragic PIA plane crash that claimed 97 lives, prompting an investigation into the validity of pilot licenses issued in the country.

Now, after four years of continuous efforts and reforms by the PCAA, EASA has expressed renewed confidence in Pakistan’s aviation regulatory framework. In a statement, EASA highlighted that Pakistan has successfully addressed safety compliance issues, enabling PIA to resume its operations within the European Union.

A spokesperson for PIA expressed optimism, emphasizing the airline’s commitment to strictly adhere to EASA’s regulations and guidelines. “This milestone has been achieved after four years of relentless efforts by the PIA management,” the spokesperson said.

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The lifting of the ban is expected to have a profound impact on PIA’s future. The airline, which employs over 7,000 people, has faced criticism in the past for poor management, financial instability, and regulatory challenges.

However, the restoration of European operations is seen as a vital step toward regaining its competitive edge, improving its financial standing, and restoring its reputation on the global stage.

Pakistan’s government, which has been exploring options to privatize the debt-laden national carrier, is hopeful that this development will attract foreign investment and bolster the country’s aviation industry.

With a renewed focus on compliance and safety, PIA is now poised to rebuild its presence in Europe, offering Pakistani travelers and international passengers more connectivity and improved service.