Don’t you just hate it when you look outside and see part of the wing falling off?  This looks like a “canoe” fairing that covers the flap actuating tracks.  It’s not a structural piece so apart from any damage it might cause to the rear fuselage if it lets go, there’s probably no danger to the airplane… still ….

I found this quiz on the internet this morning.  It’s an interesting way to test your knowledge of the air travel industry safety record.  I’m happy to report I scored ‘above average,’ but surprisingly the average is a dismal 69% or so … The travelling public has a lot to learn about our airline system safety record:

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Last week we reported on the deluxe cabins installed by Etihad Airways on its new Boeing and Airbus aircraft.  But does it match up to the glory days of the Pan Am Clippers?

Check this out…

The winning bid for a seat on an intercontinental flight aboard a famous Second World War bomber fetched almost double the asking price over the weekend.

A $79,100 bid assured someone a spot on the Avro Lancaster when it flies to England in August.  The aircraft was bought for $10,000 in 1977.  The reserve bid was $40,000. Hamilton’s Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum auctioned off the opportunity to help pay for a month-long flying tour of the U.K. alongside the Royal Air Force’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Lancaster.  WOW What a ride!

Come, even if you don’t fly Camels … Camels — Humps … get it?  Budda Bump!!

If I promise not to tell any jokes, will you consider coming out for a mid week,

mid month lunch?

But at $1,300 an ounce, who can afford Gold – right?

Take a tour around Etihad Airways’ luxury new cabins – 

West Jet and Jazz next eh!

Etihad Airways have upgraded the cabins of their new airplanes the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus A380

http://gulfnews.com/gntv/business/take-a-tour-around-etihad-airways-luxury-new-cabins-1.1327920

No guest speaker, no entertainers, no hassle – there will be a snack or two – just try to BE THERE