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I really, really do not enjoy flying. As someone who has to get onto an airplane on a semi-regular basis, I really do not enjoy it (a feeling that has only grown over time). Honestly, there's nothing about the experience that I enjoy. From having to take out your laptop and liquids at security (regulations vary from airport to airport), standing in line at immigration, mishandled/lost baggage, flight delays and cancellations, there's a lot that makes the experience much less seamless than anyone would want. And that's before even getting into the metal tin that everyone is going to be sardine-packed into before hurtling being slingshotted through the air. And beyond the stale air and bland food, I would argue that air journeys are perhaps most distinguished by the collection of micro-frustrations. The toddler crying, the guy next to you encroaching into your armrest space, people who insist on carrying on bag that's obviously oversized, some idiot constantly kicking your backrest, we've all heard (and probably have had) the horror stories. One of the most frustrating and inescapable parts of the journey, though, is boarding. It's slow, laborious, always a little bit disorganised, and somehow even after so many years still never remotely efficient. In fact, there have been various proposals about how to improve boarding. The platonic ideal is what's called the Steffen Boarding Method, which uses mathematics to calculate the most optimal way of boarding a plane. Here's a very useful and illustrative video about various boarding methods: The Steffen Modified looks like it could work, and should be implemented. And yet no carrier has tried. Evidently, humans are too disorganised, unpredictable and bad at following instructions. Even 17 years after the Steffen Method was proposed, we're still terrible at air travel. Interestingly, the seemingly fastest boarding method currently is used by Southwest Airlines - no assigned seating. Literally, sit where you want. But even that is ending, with Southwest moving to an assigned seating system in 2026. We're literally moving backwards. Sigh.

Airbus 320 operated by Cham Wing Airlines carrying 176 passengers flying from Najaf, Iraq to Damascus, Syria had to make an emergency landing at Khmeimim air base in Syria. From BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51411860 Flightpath of the plane from Najaf (right of pic) to Damascus , divert back and then north. Note: SIA does not overfly Syria. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/sia-does-not-overfly-syria-while-cathay-pacific-re-routes-flights-to-avoid

Hello gurus, Need your advise here, am experienceing aeroplane noise on my tweeters whenever I step on the gas pedal. Had install a microfilter but the noise can still be heard alittle. However, if I switch off my air con, the noise will be reduced by alot. Any idea wat went wrong ? Tried re-attach and tighten the cables of my amp but it does not helps.

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Not sure his nationality. But if it's not reported, them most likely not local. http://www.edvantage.com.sg/edvantage/news..._in_France.html A National University of Singapore (NUS) PhD student, Mr Cui Luchao, has been missing and unreachable in France for two weeks. The PhD student from the Singapore-MIT Alliance (SMA) programme at the university was on a research attachment at the Institut de Chimie Moleculaire de I'Universite de Bourgogne (ICMUB) in Dijon, France, since May 4. According to a report from The Straits Times, he had participated in the International Symposium on Homogeneous Catalysis in Toulouse from July 9 to July 13 as part of his attachment. He was last seen by ICMUB staff at the symposium in Toulouse on July 12. He was due to return to ICMUB in Dijon on July 14 to continue with his research. However, he failed to show up and telephone calls made by ICMUB and SMA faculty to Mr Cui's mobile phone had gone unanswered. Mr Cui was working on his doctorate in Chemical & Pharmaceutical Engineering. He was then supposed to have returned to Singapore on July 29, but he failed to board his flight. The newspaper reported that the missing student was caught on CCTV making a call on his mobile phone on July 17 within the Toulouse hostel grounds. The Straits Times also reported that an NUS spokesman confirmed that a missing persons report had been filed in both France and Singapore. SMA faculty and administrators are also working with the ICMUB team in Dijon, the French authorities, as well as the Chinese embassies in Singapore and France to locate Mr Cui. The spokesman added that SMA faculty and administrators are in close contact with Mr Cui's family, and are providing them with the necessary assistance during this trying time. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr Cui can reach Ms Juliana Chai at the Singapore-MIT Alliance at NUS at (65) 6516 1347 or email [email protected].

have the above problem statement try all variuos methods but the problem seems to reappear again.. any methods to resolve it?

April 9, 2008 ST Aero loses US$635m contract with US low-cost carrier Skybus Skybus files for Chapter 11 protection By Nicholas Fang SINGAPORE Technologies Aerospace (ST Aero) is facing a US$635 million (S$877 million) hit to its orderbook after one of its customers in the United States filed for bankruptcy on Monday. ST Aero, the aerospace arm of ST Engineering, said in a statement on Wednesday that it would reduce its orderbook accordingly following the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by low-cost carrier Skybus Airlines. The airline, which is based in Columbus, Ohio, cited the inability to overcome rising jet fuel costs and a slowing economic environment as reasons why it ceased operations last Saturday. ST Aero had clinched a 12-year contract in November 2006, worth US$635 million starting from 2007. The deal was awarded by Airbus which was supplying Skybus with A319 aircraft. ST Aero's US facility, ST Mobile Aerospace Engineering, was contracted to provide support covering aircraft line and light maintenance, components management and support, engineering and technical services for Skybus' fleet. The fleet was expected to grow up to 66 aircraft but only 11 were being operated at the time when Skybus ceased its operations. ST Aero said that work commenced when Skybus began operations in the middle of last year. 'With Skybus Airlines' bankruptcy, ST Aero's orderbook value would be reduced accordingly,' ST Aero said in a statement on Tuesday. The company said there would not be any material impact on its results for the current financial year. ST Engineering turned in a total orderbook of S$9.5 billion last year. The company does not provide details of its subsidiaries' orderbooks. ST Aerospace announced earlier this year it has secured a contract worth S$87 million to provide comprehensive engine maintenance and engineering support to South Africa's Comair. It will service the 20 engines on Comair's fleet of 10 Boeing Classic 737s over the next eight years. http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest%2...ry_225441.html many budget airlines r closing down now in USA

bros out there, I just done up ICE on my own last weekend and it was bad. When the ignition wasnt turned on. Everything sounded ok. But, once i start the engine, loud aeroplane noise can be heard even without stepping on the accelerator. Any bros know how to tackle this problem specifically?? I am sure i ve done my wiring correctly as verified by a car audio shop. Any infos on it would be much appreciated.

Hi Bros out there, Anyone encounter aeroplane sound when using 701 processor? I've jus installed mine and encountered it instantly. i greatly suspected it's cabling problem, but my installer claimed that installing 701 mostly may lead to aeroplane sound(which i strongly disagree). He challenged me to enquire in forums, still saying that it's a known factor in I.C.E. . but I find it's bullshxt. Who will want to install 701 if it mostly will give aero sound. anyone can confirm for me?

Help, experts in ICE. Currently, viewing DVD in car have the "aeroplane" sound but when switch to audio FM/CDs.. everythings seems so fine. May I know wat went wrong? Thanks.

Bro, Strange that me stereo has started to develop "aeroplane sound" after 2 yrs. Got an amp, cap & couple sets of component speakers. Any good stereo shops to advice to fix this problem and how much it'll cost to fix?

I accidently off the power amp at my rear booth..tried to reset power amp and this aeroplane sound appear...Anybody can tell me what happen?? Pls help...thanks

Does anyone know how to eliminate the qhizzing aeroplane sound when u rev your engine? Anyone knows whats the cause? I was recommended a supressor by one of the audio shops.

after setting up my ice on my new car,i experience "aeroplane sound" coming out from the speakers once i start my engine,it gets even louder once i accelerate,any ice guru to help