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New safety video released. https://youtu.be/0byfHIAXIcY

Includes pictures. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9700323/British-Airways-Dreamliner-787-nose-COLLAPSES-tarmac-Heathrow-Airport.html British Airways Dreamliner 787 nose COLLAPSES on the tarmac at Heathrow Airport injuring one crew member on the ground after 'engineer failed to lock the landing gear properly' British Airways Dreamliner 787 has been seen with its nose on the ground at Heathrow Airport this morning Aircraft confirmed to have suffered a collapse to its front landing gear while having cargo loaded its stand Flight operator said plane was transporting freight and had no passengers on board at the time A source told MailOnline that flight crew were however on board and raised possibility of a safety issue A British Airways plane has suffered a nose gear collapse on the tarmac at Heathrow Airport - seriously injuring a crew member - after an engineer 'failed to lock it out'. Shocking photos show the Dreamliner 787-8 with its nose on the ground and broken landing gear while a stair car stands by. Airport emergency crews rushed to the scene with the extent of the damage to the plane not yet known. Medics assessed two staff with one in need of hospital treatment. The incident happened while the plane - a passenger aircraft converted for cargo transport - was being loaded for a morning flight to Frankfurt, Germany, having flown in from Moscow two days ago. A source told MailOnline that the accident occurred because of an engineer 'not locking out the nose gear properly' meaning the vital piece of landing equipment could have folded itself up inside the plane. They added that some flight crew were onboard when it collapsed and there were concerns among ground staff of a possible safety issue which could lead to other 787s being grounded while inspections are carried out. +7 A British Airways Dreamliner 787 has suffered a nose gear collapse on the tarmac at Heathrow Airport this morning. Photos show the aircraft at an angle surrounded by fire crews and police +7 Airport emergency crews rushed to the scene with the extent of the damage to the plane not yet known. It appears only the front landing gear, underneath the pilot's cabin, has collapsed, leaving the plane at a downwards angle Emergency services attend collapsed BA plane on Heathrow runway Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% 0:00 Previous Play Skip Mute Current Time0:00 / Duration Time0:23 Fullscreen Need Text MORE VIDEOS 1 2 3

The only thing that is inevitable is change itself! While this may not be the end result, it is change that is happening! Airplanes, cars, automation. Things march forward. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/ Unplugged Tesla Model S Plaid Passes McLaren P1 & Senna (insideevs.com)

'Nuff said! https://www.southernthing.com/bacon-wrapped-oreos-are-the-sweet-and-salty-snack-every-barbecue-needs-2648441597.html

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/u-s-seeks-us-25-6m-fine-from-air-canada-for-refund-delays-1.1617355 U.S. seeks US$25.6M fine from Air Canada for refund delays The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking US$25.6 million in fines from Air Canada for allegedly failing to provide timely refunds to U.S. customers after flights were canceled or significantly delayed, the agency announced on Tuesday. The department’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection said it received more than 6,000 complaints from consumers alleging Air Canada denied them refunds for flights that were canceled or delayed. In the complaint filed with an administrative law judge, the agency said it is seeking the civil penalty “for Air Canada’s extreme delays in providing the required refunds.” The agency said the large penalty is “intended to deter Air Canada and other carriers from committing similar violations in the future.” “When a carrier cancels or significantly changes a flight to or from the United States, the airline is responsible for providing refunds, upon request, according to U.S. law,” the agency said in a statement. Airlines have seven days to refund passengers from the date of the request for flights purchased with a credit card and 20 days for flights purchased with cash, according to the agency. Air Canada did not immediately respond to respond to a request for comment. The airline is required to file an answer to the complaint within 15 days, according to the Transportation Department.

Now it's not just cars and aircraft that are going autonomous/electric. https://electrek.co/2021/06/08/meet-the-worlds-first-electric-autonomous-container-ship/ Meet the world’s first electric autonomous container ship The Yara Birkeland, the world’s first net-zero, battery-powered autonomous container ship, was delivered to Norwegian fertilizer company Yara Norge AS in November 2020. It’s currently in the Norwegian port of Horten, where it’s undergoing further preparations for autonomous operation and a late 2021 launch.

All that adjustment, yet the head is stationary!

Only in Australia! Aussie hosts can't keep straight face over Jeff Bezos' rocket | Today Show Australia - YouTube

The future is racing towards us. Every step is a proving ground... https://www.cbsnews.com/news/drone-refuels-us-navy-fighter-jet-midair-first-time/ Drone refuels U.S. Navy fighter jet in midair for the first time An unmanned aircraft successfully refueled a U.S. fighter jet in midair for the first time, officials said Monday. A Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet and a Boeing-made drone were briefly connected by a hose as the drone transferred jet fuel to the aircraft in the skies over the Midwest during Friday's test flight. During the flight, the Super Hornet approached the drone, known as a MQ-25 Stingray, from behind and were as close as 20 feet from each other, Boeing said. The hose extended from the drone, and the Super Hornet connected with the drogue at the end of the hose to receive the fuel. The Navy posted video of the test flight to Twitter. The test was conducted from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, and the Navy and Boeing said they plan to conduct tests on an aircraft carrier later this year.

https://www.680news.com/2021/06/08/poll-support-growing-for-canadas-covid-19-vaccine-rollout/ Canada is among the world leaders for first dose vaccinations and a new poll is showing more support for the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Nearly half of respondents to the Nanos Research Poll for the Globe and Mail say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government was doing a very good job in the vaccine rollout, up significantly from January when just 31 per cent said the same. At the provincial level, the Ford government is not faring so well in public opinion. The Globe and Mail reports Ontario got the lowest score for its vaccine rollout, with an average rating from respondents at 4.7 out of 10. The poll also showed just 36 per cent of respondents would be comfortable or somewhat comfortable with people returning to large sporting events and concerts this if many people are not fully vaccinated.

Dominatrix offers her Subs new punishmen... (thebeaverton.com)

Get Vaccinated, have fun... https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/25/business/plane-ticket-airlines-airfare/index.html Planes are filling up and tickets are very expensive New York (CNN Business)Americans making summer vacation plans are about to find airfare costs are near or even above pre-pandemic levels, according to the nation's major airlines. Executives from most of the major carriers said the recovery in domestic leisure travel is already here. That means yields, which measure how much passengers pay for every mile traveled, are up more than the airlines had been forecasting. "Domestic leisure [travel] will be 100% restored by June, with ... bookings ahead of 2019 levels and yields essentially recovered," said Glen Hauenstein, president of Delta Air Lines (DAL), speaking at the Wolfe Research conference.

On this day in 2005... World Record - Mount Everest AS350 B3 landing - YouTube

For those who have never experienced this Canadian classic! porkys gym scene - YouTube

How can you be offended when you grew up watching this?

For those who remember....

https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/joby-demonstrates-its-quiet-electric-mini-chopper-for-the-first-time-1234599351/ Watch This Quiet, All-Electric Air Taxi Fly for the First Time Beyond the demo, California aviation startup Joby had a good February, announcing a merger with a large investor and steps towards FAA certification.

If the rocket launching thing doesn't work out, then maybe hand a fuel tank in the middle and outfit those huge fuselage sections as a luxury hotel. Most exotic B&B I could think of ;-)