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Video: ‘Farnborough narrow-body disruptors’

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This week’s video reports on the narrow-body disruptors from Farnborough; those smaller manufacturers that are trying to take a bigger piece of the aviation pie for themselves. Watch the video to find out who they are and what they’re offering.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Who are the wannabe disruptors from Farnborough?
  2. Why were journalists, suppliers and dignitaries taken on CSeries flights?
  3. What do people first notice when they walk on board the plane?
  4. What was different about the design process of the CSeries cockpit.
  5. How does the E2 compare to the first generation of E-Jet?

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Narrowbody Disruptors At The Farnborough Airshow

Two new narrowbody competitors to Airbus and Boeing are at this year’s Farnborough Airshow. Bombardier has been showing off the C Series with media and VIP flights on the eve of the show, while Embraer’s E2 is making its international debut just six weeks after first flight.

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Video answers: ‘Farnborough 2016 look ahead’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. The Embraer E2 and the Airliner Hybrid Air Vehicle could be there for the first time.
  2. She thinks that the growth in its internationalisation is one of the highlights, with 22 international pavilions.
  3. It has a more permanent feel to it, with more structures being used not just for the show, but all year round.
  4. The keys will be handed over to the contractors who will build more new permanent facilities which should be ready for the airshow in 2018.

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Video: ‘Farnborough 2016 look ahead’

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Here’s an interesting video that reports on the upcoming international airshow in Farnborough. It’s not long to wait now!

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 could be at the show that have never been there before?
  2. What does Amanda Stainer think is one of the best things about the show?
  3. How is the site for this year’s show different?
  4. What does Shaun Ormrod say is going to happen after the airshow?

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Flightglobal look ahead to the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow

Flightglobal’s Murdo Morrison talks to Farnborough International’s Amanda Stainer & Shaun Ormrod about what’s new at the show for 2016.

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Video answers: ‘Singapore Airshow 2016’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. It has over 1,000 exhibitors.
  2. The static display has commercial jets, combat jets, surveillance platforms and helicopters.
  3. They are firstly, to tap into the opportunities in the region, secondly, to emerge in dialogues and thirdly to showcase emerging technologies so that they stay relevant.
  4. The flying displays are the most important.

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Video: ‘Singapore Airshow 2016’

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Here’s an interesting video that reports on the 2016 Singapore Airshow.

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 exhibitors does the airshow have?
  2. What types of planes are in the static display?
  3. What are the main objectives of the airshow according to Leck Chet Lam?
  4. What part of the airshow is the most important?

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Singapore Airshow 2016 is Ready to Fly – AINtv

Over 1000 exhibitors, more than 60 aircraft on static display and a dynamic flying display make up the Singapore Airshow in 2016. The daily flying display features military aircraft routines from South Korea, the U.S., France and Singapore. Another highlight is the Airbus A350XWB airliner.