Death-Defying Selfie
Just how far will people go to get social media followers? This Brazilian pilot, Daniel Centeno, has almost 77,000 people following his Instagram page, due to his death-defying plane selfies. This picture shows his plane flying high above the Palm Islands in Dubai, UAE.
Many were skeptical as to whether these photos are real, as the speed at which the plane was going would not only throw off Daniel’s glasses but also probably be a mortal mistake. Turns out the images are Photoshopped (yet still awesome!). But you already knew that, didn't you?
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Kenya Airways 787 Dreamgirls
While looking around YouTube for an article topic, I came across a series of videos about two female pilots with Kenya Airways posted by justplanes.com.
Although this item may be best suited to the ‘Women in Aviation’ section, I though that I would expand on their story.
Captain (Irene) Koki Mutungi and First Officer Paula are both modest and charming but definitely inspirational as they describe their careers in aviation.
Captain Mutungi was born into an aviation family (her father was a pilot) and obtained her private pilot’s license in Nairobi before moving to the United States and obtaining her commercial pilot’s license.
She returned to Kenya in 1995 where she established a series of ‘firsts’ for female pilots in Africa. First female pilot hired by Kenya Airways, first African woman to become a captain on the Boeing 737, Boeing 767 and then the Boeing 787 Dreamliner in April 2014.
First Officer Paula describes her airline career as being a "blessing" and “quite by chance” since she does not come from an airline family. She does seem to be a very natural communicator and her enthusiasm is obvious.
I chose the most concise of the videos to link to here; there are many more available to enjoy.
‘Feelgood” stories can be hard to come across these days; I was very happy to find this one.
References:
787 Dreamgirls additional images
Captain Koki Muntungi at Wikipedia
 British Columbia events in September 2018. |
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Thursday, September 13, 2017, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. Boarding of the vessel is at 11:30, sailing departs at 12:00 sharp. Click Here for full details on the Okanagan page of the Pionairs website. |
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Join us for a very special social event with Neil Diamond tribute artist “Nearly Neil”. Pionairs members receive a discounted rate at this event. This event is for PIONAIRS MEMBERS AND SPOUSES ONLY. Click Here for full details on the Vancouver page of the Pionairs website. |
 Retrieved from Air Canada's 'Horizons' magazine. |
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Issue dated July 1983.
The following DC-8's are parked at Evergreen Air Centre, Marana Air Park, Arizona. Updated last known information is -
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Issue dated November 1983. Air Canada's first re-engined DC-8 freighter went into service on November 8, 1983, sporting new engines that will allow it to fly into the 1990's, despite stricter anti-noise regulations being introduced internationally over the next few years. The re-engining of all six of the airline's stretched DC-8-63 cargo jets is being performed at the airline's technical center in Montreal. Effective December 1, 1983, all passengers and crew members on inbound international flights will complete traveller declaration cards for presentation to the primary inspection line customs officer. |
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Air Canada retained "Tango" as a brand name for its cheapest airfare category. Photo By Ken Fielding on Flickr |
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Gander loves a parade.
While they did not take any honours, the group had fun participating. Even passengers passing through Gander on flight 861 had a chance to join in the festivities as Papa Smurf and his clowning friends provided a little in-flight entertainment. Most employees pitched in to make this year’s entry and plans are already in the works for something bigger and better next year. In our photo, pictured on the steps of the float, from the bottom: Eva Down, Dianne Milley, Lynn Paquette, Glennis Stoyles and Pauline Mackey. |
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Issue dated May 2010. (Used with permission) Onboard service goes cashless. As of May 1, 2010, Air Canada cabins transition to all credit card purchases. In our convenient new cashless cabins, having the right currency to purchase Onboard Café, bar and/or duty-free boutique items onboard, and searching for and providing the exact change are no longer issues. |
 Extract from "Regional News" magazine. |
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Issue March/April 1981. "D" is delightful.
Ms. Cameron was taken to a Polynesian restaurant by local management and her co-workers, where she was presented with gifts and her annual pass. Seated are the guests of honour, Delores Cameron, Hank Anderson, airport manager and Charles Fitzgerald, district manager. Here is a memory of her career by Dee Cameron - When l was a child I would sit by the wharf and watch the planes from Logan airport come in and take off. Whoever thought someday I might be working for such a great airline company. |
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Childhood rolled into teenage by Dee Cameron - There was high school and college went by real fast I started with the company April of fifty-six As I remember now had just DC threes I'll never forget the first day in Miami As our loads seemed to increase all over Even though I enjoyed my stay in Miami I returned to Boston airport in seventy six To all of my friends in the system Now, before I get too sentimental |
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Access reaches POS
With the recent introduction of ACCESS to Port of Spain. Both major daily papers here gave prominent mention of the new service. In this photo we have seated, Larry Conway, access coordinator, US & SR, explaining the nature of the computerized cargo tracing system to, from the left, Dennis Rawlins, airport manager, Indra Maraj, CSA and Gerald Daniel, station agent. |
Star Alliance carrier Ethiopian Airlines has finalized a joint venture (JV) with the Chad government, paving the way for the launch of Chad’s new national carrier on October 1.
(Source: ATW daily news August 29, 2018)