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This attack helicopter, designed by Boeing, is used mainly by the U.S. Army (other operators include the UK, Japan, Kuwait, Australia, and Israel). It was first used in combat during Operation Desert Storm (Iraq) in 1991.
What is the Boeing AH-64 Apache?
After hopes that they would be bailed out by the US government, this US LCC went bankrupt in 2026.
What was Spirit Airlines?
This German pilot is credited with winning 80 air battles during WWI. He famously flew the Fokker Dr.I Triplane.
Who was the Red Baron?
This airport's IATA code is YTZ.
What is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport?
This is the name of the part of an aircraft where the pilots sit to operate the flight controls.
What is the cockpit?
This airline, known for its distinct orange and white livery, operates only the Airbus A320.
What is EasyJet?
Famous for its blue globe logo, this airline was considered the unofficial flag carrier of the U.S. before it folded in 1991.
What was Pan Am (Pan American World Airways)?
This fighter jet, nicknamed "The Hornet," was famous for its role in Top Gun: Maverick.
What is the F-18?
This airport's IATA code is JFK.
What is John F. Kennedy International Airport?
In aviation terminology, this term refers to the right-hand side of an aircraft
What is starboard?
This word is the “F” in F-22.
What is the word Fighter?
This Canadian airline, famous for its service, was founded by bush pilot Max Ward and was sold to Canadian Airlines in 1989.
What was Wardair?
This plane is the second best-selling commercial jetliner, recently being surpassed by the A320.
What is the Boeing 737?
This airport's IATA code is CDG.
What is Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?
This occurs when the angle of attack becomes too steep, causing airflow to separate from the wing and create a sudden loss of lift.
What is a stall?
This aircraft was the first to incorporate a fly-by-wire system and is a part of the most popular aircraft family in the world.
What is the A320?
In 2013, this airline merged with American Airlines. This airline was famous for the "Miracle on the Hudson," where an A320 landed on the Hudson River due to a birdstrike.
What was US Airways?
This plane, named after a whale, is the Airbus equivalent of the Boeing Dreamlifter.
What is the Airbus Beluga?
This airport's IATA code is YYC.
What is Calgary International Airport?
This is the universal unit of speed used in aviation, equal to one nautical mile per hour.
What is a knot?
This aircraft is the U.S. Air Force’s long-range stealth bomber introduced in the 1980s.
What is the B-2 Spirit?
Founded in October of 2001, this low-cost subsidiary of Air Canada was famous for its short life.
What was Air Canada Tango?
This heavy bomber, known as the "flying fortress," was used in the Second World War for bombing raids over Germany.
What is the B-17?
This airport's IATA code is TPA.
What is Tampa International Airport?
This French military term is awarded to any pilot who achieves five or more confirmed aerial victories against enemy aircraft.
What is an ace?