Aerospace

Woman Attacks Emirates Staff After Being Denied Boarding Over Expired Passport

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After being denied boarding in Mexico City, a “rebellious” passenger who was trying to travel with an invalid passport had a tantrum and then attacked a member of the Emirates staff.

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An observer’s bizarre video shows a woman at the check-in counter at Terminal 1 of Mexico City’s Benito Juárez International Airport. She attempted to check in after the limit and handed in a passport that had expired, according to Emirates.

She became enraged after learning she wouldn’t be able to travel, charged behind the counter, and assaulted a member of the check-in personnel. She then ascended a check-in counter, grabbed the monitor above the desk, and shouted.

The woman was screaming on a check-in desk and airport staff were trying to calm her down. As the local police arrived at the airport, she was ultimately detained by security.

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Emirates said in a statement, “We can confirm that on November 1, an incident occurred at the check-in desk at Mexico City International Airport, in which a late-arriving customer at the check-in counter was also found to be travelling with an expired passport.

“When the client was told that she couldn’t go, she became irrational and aggressive with the ground employees, necessitating the intervention of airport security and the police. We place a high priority on and won’t compromise on maintaining the safety of both our passengers and crew “the airline said.

Aerospace

Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.