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Video: ‘Interview with Flydubai CEO’

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Here’s a video with Flydubai’s CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Why was Flydubai established?
  2. What size is the current Flydubai fleet?
  3. How many 737 MAXs have Flydubai ordered?
  4. At what age does Flydubai retire their aircraft?
  5. What difficulties will Flydubai face with their planned expansion?

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Interview with Flydubai’s chief executive Ghaith Al Ghaith

We interview Fly Dubai’s Ghaith Al Ghaith, who has built a consistently profitable business, a distinct brand identity and a fleet of 50 Boeing 737-800s – the last of which arrived to complete an order placed at the 2008 Farnborough air show.

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Video: ‘Dubai Airshow 2015’

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Here’s a video that gives you an insight into what’s going on at the Dubai Airshow and how one of the air display commentators prepare for the display.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Where is the Dubai Airshow being held this year?
  2. How many people are expected to attend this year?
  3. What’s special about the Dubai Airshow according to Joe?
  4. When does he start his preparation for the show?
  5. How much of his preparation can be done before the show begins?
  6. What other airshows do you know about? Have you ever been to one?

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Dubai Airshow Draws Crowds to Middle East’s Aviation Bazaar – AINtv

The 2015 Dubai Airshow is open for business with around 1,100 exhibitors vying for a share of the Middle East market. This air show in the desert has an atmosphere like none other.

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Video: ‘Dubai Airports’ expansion’

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Here’s an interesting video that reports on a nice problem at Dubai International Airport.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What’s the problem that they have in Dubai Airport?
  2. What are the latest forecasts for passenger numbers in 2020?
  3. What’s the problem with this latest forecast?
  4. How do they plan to meet this challenge?
  5. What is their ultimate objective?

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How Dubai Airport plans to deal with 126 million passengers by 2020

With an expected 126 million passengers travelling through Dubai by 2020, Dubai Airports chief executive Paul Griffiths gives his insight into their ambitious expansion plans for Dubai International and Dubai World Central. See all the latest coverage from the Dubai Air show at https://www.flightglobal.com/events/dubai-airshow/

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Video: ‘What aircraft will fly at the 2015 Dubai Airshow?’

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Here’s a video that previews the upcoming aircraft due to be present for the Dubai Airshow which starts on 8th November.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What aircraft will Airbus display at the show?
  2. What’s surprising about the business aviation area of the show?
  3. What big airline rivalry will be present at the Dubai Airshow?

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Video: ‘How do plane toilets work?’

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Here’s an interesting video that describes a little about the history of toilets on planes and how they work.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. How did plane toilets in the 1920s and 30s work?
  2. What changed by the late 1930s?
  3. When were the modern, vacuum toilets introduced to planes?
  4. How do they work differently?
  5. Why do airlines like vacuum toilets?
  6. Can modern vacuum toilets, if used incorrectly, cause serious injury to a person?
  7. What is a more serious risk for passengers in plane toilets?

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How Do Plane Toilets Work? | Brit Lab

Greg Foot explains how plane toilets actually work and whether the urban myth of toilets being able to suck your insides out is true!

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Video: ‘Airbus’ carbon fibre production in Spain’

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Here’s a video that talks about Airbus’ carbon fibre production plant in Illescas, Spain. It has developed a lot in 25 years and you can find out exactly how things have changed, and more, in the video.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. How many people work at the plant in Illescas?
  2. Why do they have to work quickly when the raw carbon fibre arrives?
  3. What happens to the carbon fibre after it’s been shaped?
  4. How has the use of carbon fibre increased since the development of the A320?
  5. How much carbon fibre can the modern machinery produce nowadays per hour in comparison to what humans were able to produce?
  6. What are the advantages of carbon fibre compared to aluminium?

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25 years of carbon fiber production at Airbus Illescas plant

25 years ago Airbus began using carbon fiber on its aircraft. The ratio of the material used has grown from less than 10% on the A320 to more than 50% today. The Illescas plant just outside Madrid is a world leader in carbon fiber manufacturing and continues to innovate and look for new solutions to provide lighter aircraft for the future.