On the 24th of August 2001, a fully loaded Airbus A330 on a transatlantic flight from Toronto to Lisbon ran out of fuel over the middle of the ocean, forcing the pilots to attempt a harrowing…
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1-5 Interesting Facts About Aircrafts
1. In 2003, a Boeing 727 aircraft was stolen out of an airport in Angola. Neither the plane, nor the two men aboard were ever found. – Source
2. In Saudi Arabia, women are allowed to fly aircraft, though they must be chauffeured to the airport because it’s illegal for them to drive a car. – Source
3. A company called “VessEx” can recover stolen aircraft and ships, even venturing into warzones and combating pirates to do so. – Source
4. In 4 out of 10 of the UK’s largest airports, it is cheaper to park a light aircraft for 24 hours than to park your car – Source