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A post-COVID-19 Airbus

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Thinking about the future

Think about the following questions

  1. How do you think that the COVID-19 situation will affect OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)?
  2. What will OEMs have to do to survive?
  3. Do you think the Boeing and Airbus will continue their operations in the usual way in the next five years?
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Video: Air Cargo’s Coronavirus Problem

Think about and take some notes on the following questions before you watch the video.

  1. Why do you think that passenger planes are used to transport air cargo?
  2. What percentage of air cargo do you think is transported by passenger planes?
  3. Is that a surprise to you? Why / why not?
  4. What do you think would happen to the air cargo supply chain if the number of long-haul passenger flights were drastically cut?
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COVID-19 Pandemic

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Activities

Think about the following questions and take some notes

  1. What do you know about COVID-19 and its effect on the aviation industry?
  2. How has it affected you and your work / personal life? What has changed?
  3. What do you think will happen in the future?
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Video: Flying Private Jets

This week’s video describes the economics of flying private jets. How can they be worth it?

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

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Video: Air Traffic Control

This week’s video describes how air traffic control works. Watch to find out how!

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

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Video: Building the 737MAX

This week’s video discusses the circumstances that made Boeing decide to build the 737.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

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