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100

This American-made supersonic fighter jet is known for its stealth capabilities and is designated the F-22.

The Raptor.

100

The Wright brothers made history in 1903 with their first powered flight in this U.S. state.

North Carolina.

100

This "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot safely landed a U.S. Airways flight in the river in 2009.

Captain Sully (Chesley Sullenberger)

100

LAX

Los Angeles

100

What bird is the Lufthansa logo?

A crane.

200

The Boeing aircraft that revolutionized long-haul air travel with its wide-body design in 1970.

The 747.

200

This was the first airline to introduce an all-jet fleet.

Lufthansa.

200

This famous aviation mystery involves a missing Malaysia Airlines flight from 2014.

MH370

200

DXB

Dubai International

200

What is the most northern international airport in Europe?

Svalbard Airport, Norway.

300

This famous British-French supersonic passenger jet was retired in 2003.

Concorde.

300

The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

Amelia Earhart.

300

This system automatically deploys oxygen masks in case of cabin depressurization.

Emergency oxygen system

300

EDI

Edinburgh

300

What is the longest non-stop flight in Europe?

Tenerife to Helsinki.

400

This military cargo plane, used worldwide, is known for its massive size and four turbofan engines.

The C-130 Hercules.

400

In 1969, this aircraft became the first to land humans on the moon.

Apollo 11 (Lunar Module - Eagle)

400

In the new Netflix film 'Society of the Snow', in which mountain range do they crash?

The Andes.

400

GRU

The São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport

400

Which European airport has the most flights per day?

Heathrow Airport.

500

This Boeing jet is the best-selling commercial airplane in aviation history.

The 737.

500

What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched in 1957.

Sputnik.

500

Which aviation accident caused the most fatalities of all time?

The Tenerife crash of 1977.

500

NZIR

McMurdo Station Ice Runway (Antarctica)

500

To the nearest 5 million, how much does the Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine cost to buy?

About 25 million Euro.

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