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Boeing posts $355 million loss, CEO says focus remains on strengthening safety: As Boeing posts financial losses of $535 million, CEO Dave Calhoun has told staff ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
South Korea's Last F-4E Phantoms Fire Final AGM-142 Popeye Missiles Prior To Retirement
theaviationist.com/2024/04/21/rokaf-f-4e-final-live-firing-agm142/
Boeing reports $355m losses amid furore over safety fears: It is the seventh consecutive quarterly loss for the embattled aerospace giant
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/boeing-losses-safety-fears-report-b2534131.html
Buttigieg says Boeing must meet FAA quality plan before raising 737 MAX output: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Wednesday that Boeing must ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/buttigieg-says-boeing-must-meet-faa-quality-plan-before-raising-737-max-output-2024-04-24/
Open seating no more? Southwest CEO says airline is weighing cabin changes: Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its single-class, open-seating cabins to ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/25/southwest-weighing-cabin-changes-to-drive-revenue.html
Quick Glance: Is Southwest Ending Free Seating?
- Southwest Airlines is seriously considering seating allocation and passenger boarding to enhance its financial performance.
- Unlike most other airlines, Southwest does not have a premium section with higher fares.
- The airline is closely examining customer preferences regarding seating and boarding processes.
- Experts believe that Southwest could potentially earn a significant amount of money by introducing assigned seating.
Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary: The Air Force's top officer saying that more B-21s may not follow the first 100 ...
twz.com/air/air-force-looking-at-options-beyond-the-b-21-raider-is-absolutely-necessary
One Country Expressed Interest In Buying The A-10, Air Force Secretary Says: The U.S. Air Force might find a buyer for its A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft once they ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/23/a-10-international-customer/
Modified Chinese H-6 Bomber Spotted Carrying Mysterious Drone: The bomber is possibly carrying the WZ-8 high altitude supersonic reconnaissance drone or the ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/22/chinese-h-6-bomber-with-drone/
Boeing says it will compensate United for jet groundings and delays: Terms of the deal remain private but Boeing promises "credit memos"
qz.com/united-boeing-compensation-737-max-grounding-delays-1851417847
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Quick Glance: United Airlines cuts 2024 aircraft delivery plan
- United Airlines has reduced its aircraft delivery expectations for the year due to Boeing delays.
- The company plans to lease 35 Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027.
- United Airlines incurred a $200 million loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January.
- The company exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the first quarter.
Michael O’Leary says he’d ‘happily’ offer UK deportation flights to Rwanda: The Ryanair boss said he would ‘quote for the business’ from the UK government if it ...
businesspost.ie/article/michael-oleary-says-hed-happily-offer-uk-deportation-flights-to-rwanda/
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65 Years Ago Today: The Man Who Flew A B-47 Under The Mighty Mackinaw Bridge: Bomber Bridge Buzz Tops Maverick’s Tower Blast By A Bunch- But Is It Baloney? ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/24/b-47-under-the-bridge/
The RAF Typhoon Display Team Reveals New Livery For 2024 Display Season: The new special colored aircraft is painted in a 1944 era ‘Day Fighter’ scheme that ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/22/raf-typhoon-display-team-new-livery/
Claims Swirl About Imminent Delivery Of First Batch Of Su-35 Flankers To Iran: According to some media reports, the long-awaited delivery of the Su-35S Flankers ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/21/su-35-delivery-claims/
Alaska Airlines May Opt To Cull Future Boeing Deliveries: Alaska Air Group is unsure how many aircraft it will receive from Boeing in 2024.
aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/alaska-airlines-may-opt-cull-future-boeing-deliveries
Boeing to face questions on potential CEO candidates, Spirit talks
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-face-questions-potential-ceo-candidates-spirit-talks-2024-04-22/
Boeing: 787 Production-Quality Issues No Threat To In-Service Fleet: Boeing execs are confident reviews of fuselage gap and smoothness issues that slowed ...
aviationweek.com/air-transport/aircraft-propulsion/boeing-787-production-quality-issues-no-threat-service-fleet
Meet The Flamethrowing Robodog Named Thermonator: The robodog flamethrower system is being touted for peaceful purposes, but one like it could have far deadlier ...
twz.com/news-features/meet-the-flamethrowing-robodog-named-theromantor
Mysterious liquid leaks down aisle from bathroom on Spirit flight traveling to NJ
nypost.com/2024/04/24/us-news/liquid-leaks-down-aisle-from-bathroom-on-spirit-flight-to-nj/
Ukrainian pilots undergo six-month basic training in France before advancing to F-16 - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/25/ukrainian-pilots-undergo-six-month-basic-training-in-france-before-advancing-to-f-16/
General Atomics, Anduril Move Ahead In Collaborative Combat Aircraft Drone Program
twz.com/air/general-atomics-anduril-move-ahead-in-collaborative-combat-aircraft-drone-program
Alaska Air Group Earnings Preview: Look Past An Ugly Quarter: Alaska Air Group projects flattish growth with Q1 revenues at $2.2B & loss of $1.05 per share ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4683992-alaska-air-group-earnings-preview-look-past-an-ugly-quarter
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Reclining Your Airplane Seat: Right Or Privilege?: Seat recline on planes is a controversial topic, especially with seats constantly shrinking ...
onemileatatime.com/guides/reclining-airplane-seat/
Pilot reported fire on fuel-laden plane and tried to return to airport before deadly Alaska crash
ctvnews.ca/world/pilot-reported-fire-on-fuel-laden-plane-and-tried-to-return-to-airport-before-deadly-alaska-crash-1.6860420
Boeing crisis: How mid-air blowout could imperil DOJ crash agreement from 2021: U.S. authorities are facing fresh pressure from families of the victims of two ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Warns of 787 Fuselage Failure
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Boeing engineer’s claims that the company took manufacturing shortcuts on two wide-body jets, with potentially catastrophic outcomes.
- Sam Salehpour went public in a New York Times story, describing how he believes sections of the 787 Dreamliner fuselage are improperly fastened together.
- Salehpour’s allegations are the latest dip in a turbulent period for the airplane manufacturing giant, which has been dealing with other issues including past crashes and quality control problems.
10 people killed after two Malaysian navy helicopters collide in mid-air: All 10 were crew members aboard the two aircraft.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/two-helicopters-crash-during-training-in-lumut
Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters
- Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
- The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.
- The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.
- An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.
Eglin AFB Pilot Likely Saw A Lighting Balloon, Not A UFO Pentagon Concludes: The high-profile incident over the Gulf of Mexico included a strange craft with an ...
twz.com/air/eglin-afb-pilot-likely-saw-a-lighting-balloon-not-a-ufo-pentagon-concludes
B-1B ‘Lancelot’ Is Being Resurrected For Active Service: After being flown out of long-term storage at the boneyard, the bomber is now being regenerated and ...
twz.com/air/b-1b-lancelot-is-being-resurrected-for-active-service
AI Flew X-62 VISTA During Simulated Dogfight Against Manned F-16: While safety pilots were onboard at all times, the AI agent successfully demonstrated it could ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/18/ai-flew-x-62-vista-during-dogfight/
Beale AFB Retires Another U-2 As Dragon Lady's Phase Out Moves Forward: Dragon Lady Tail 80-1085 completed her final flight recently as the fleet prepares for ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/11/beale-afb-retires-another-u-2-as-dragon-ladys-phase-out-moves-forward/
More than half US Air Force's B-2 stealth bombers stage mass fly-off: Photos show the mass fly-off of 12 B-2s at Whiteman Air Force Base earlier this week.
businessinsider.com/more-than-half-air-forces-b2-stealth-bombers-mass-fly-2024-4
Next Big Challenge For AI Dogfighting Is Keeping Track Of Enemies Up Close: Despite a breakthrough mock dogfight, actually sensing where the enemy is at during a ...
twz.com/air/next-big-challenge-for-ai-dogfighting-is-keeping-track-of-enemies-up-close
Jordan's air defence ready to shoot down any Iranian aircraft that violate its airspace
reuters.com/world/middle-east/jordans-air-defence-ready-shoot-down-any-iranian-aircraft-that-violate-its-2024-04-13/
Quick Glance: Jordan's Air Defence Ready to Intercept Iranian Aircraft
- Jordan's air defences are prepared to intercept and shoot down any Iranian drones or aircraft that violate its airspace.
- The army is on high alert, with radar systems monitoring drone activity from Iraq and Syria.
- Jordan has closed its airspace as a precautionary measure in case of an Iranian strike across its border.
- The U.S. has increased military aid to Jordan, deploying Patriot air defence systems to enhance border defences.
US consumers sue to stop Alaska Air, Hawaiian Airlines merger: Alaska Air has been hit with a U.S. consumer lawsuit alleging that the carrier’s proposed $1 ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-consumers-sue-stop-alaska-air-hawaiian-airlines-merger-2024-04-16/
Quick Glance: US consumers file lawsuit to halt Alaska Air and Hawaiian Airlines merger
- A group of eight airline passengers from Hawaii, California, and other states filed a lawsuit against Alaska Air to halt the proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines.
- The passengers claim that the merger will result in higher prices, job layoffs, and fewer flights, violating antitrust laws.
- The Justice Department is reviewing the merger, with the airlines cooperating and expecting to continue doing so.
- In other similar cases, the Justice Department and American Airlines have already taken legal actions to block or reverse mergers in the aviation sector.
Cessna 407: Full Steam Ahead, Right Up Until the End: During the aircraft development frenzy of late 1950s and early ’60s, variety abounded ...
flyingmag.com/cessna-407-full-steam-ahead-right-up-until-the-end/
Guess what: Boeing can be spelled without G and E: Boeing’s problems are now as big as its 747 jumbo-jet. Years of dubious decisions have eroded much of the ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/guess-what-boeing-can-be-spelled-without-g-e-2024-04-17/
Jordan to temporarily close airspace, state media says: Jordan will temporarily close its airspace for several hours beginning at 11 p.m ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/jordan-temporarily-close-airspace-state-media-says-2024-04-13/
Traveler flies every single US airline in a week to see which one is the best: Eric Decker, better known by his digital name Airrack, uses his online presence to ...
nypost.com/2024/04/19/lifestyle/youtuber-airrack-flies-on-everysingle-airline-in-america/
Israel says Iran launched drone salvo at it, air defences poised: Israel said on Saturday that a salvo of Iranian pilotless aircraft had been launched at it and ...
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Paint Job On Kazakhstan’s New A400M Looks Like A 'Soviet' Plane In A Bond Film
twz.com/air/paint-job-on-kazakhstans-new-a400m-looks-like-a-soviet-plane-in-a-bond-film
Spirit Airlines Delays Airbus Deliveries to Boost Liquidity. It Could Help Boeing-Exposed Carriers.
barrons.com/articles/spirit-airlines-airbus-deliveries-boeing-ab4474d8
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Editorial: O’Hare’s boosters are finally realizing that the airlines are, in fact, the clients
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/editorial-ohares-boosters-are-finally-realizing-that-the-airlines-are-in-fact-the-clients/
Ex-JetBlue (JBLU) CEO Robin Hayes to Lead Airbus (AIR FP) North America Unit: Airbus SE hired Robin Hayes, the former chief executive officer of JetBlue Airways ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/airbus-hires-former-jetblue-ceo-hayes-to-lead-north-america-unit
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American Airlines' pilots union is sounding the alarm about 'problematic trends' in air safety
qz.com/american-airlines-pilots-safety-problems-1851410712
Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer: Several months after her viral moment, Tiffany Gomas has garnered fresh attention with an ...
newsweek.com/tiffany-gomas-not-real-tiktok-video-ultra-right-beer-photo-1891657
UAE: Flying cars to be manufactured in Abu Dhabi, creating thousands of jobs - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: UAE: Manufacturing Flying Cars in Abu Dhabi, Creating Thousands of Jobs
- Archer Aviation from the US receives multi-hundred-million dollar investments from Abu Dhabi to manufacture air taxis in the UAE and establish its international headquarters in the Emirates.
- The investments are also aimed at constructing vertiports in critical locations throughout Abu Dhabi and accelerating Archer’s launch of commercial air taxi operations in the UAE next year.
- Archer will manufacture its 'Midnight' aircraft in Abu Dhabi, creating thousands of jobs in manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and staff around the vertiport.
- Key components of Archer’s collaboration with ADIO include vertiport construction, operational enablement for air taxi operations in the UAE, and in-country manufacturing of Archer’s 'Midnight' aircraft.
AI Is Now Dogfighting With Fighter Pilots In The Air: The breakthrough in autonomous aerial combat made by the X-62 test jet is set to have far-reaching impacts ...
twz.com/air/ai-is-now-dogfighting-with-fighter-pilots-in-the-air
Fashion that doesn’t fly: The turbulent issue of airline dress code policies: Airline passengers are hitting headlines by saying they’ve been denied boarding on ...
cnn.com/travel/airline-dress-code-policies-controversy/
Our First Look At An Armed-Up Block 70 F-16 Viper: Two of Bahrain's new Block 70 F-16s are still in the U.S. for testing and one carried missiles, bombs ...
twz.com/air/our-first-look-at-an-armed-up-block-70-f-16-viper
Gulfstream Is Finally Delivering the G700 Jet: Gulfstream has delivered the first two G700 business jets to customers, after completing “the most rigorous ...
robbreport.com/motors/aviation/gulfstream-g700-business-jet-delivered-1235593086/
Bolingbroke discovered in Canada: In early March, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) announced that the remains of a Bristol Bolingbroke had been discovered in ...
key.aero/article/bolingbroke-discovered-canada-0
Exclusive: Spirit AeroSystems limits overtime and hiring as Boeing 737 output drops
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/spirit-aerosystems-limits-overtime-hiring-boeing-737-output-drops-2024-04-12/
US military conducts joint exercises for rapid troop deployment: Soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team ...
defence-blog.com/us-military-conducts-joint-exercises-for-rapid-troop-deployment/
How much does it cost to train a Royal Air Force pilot?: The average cost of training a Royal Air Force pilot ranges from £953,817 for multi engine aircraft to ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/how-much-does-it-cost-to-train-a-royal-air-force-pilot/
How Military Aircraft and Business Jets Are Looking to Each Other for Inspiration
robbreport.com/motors/aviation/military-aircraft-design-factoring-into-business-jets-1235582156/
Last Four Italian AMX Jets, Set To Join Future 'Flying Museum', Reach Final Retirement Destination
theaviationist.com/2024/04/13/last-four-italian-amx-jets-to-piacenza/
Plane crashes after takeoff in Alaska, bursts into flames: no survivors found: A plane carrying two people took off from the Fairbanks International Airport ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/23/alaska-plane-crash-fairbanks-tanana-river/73432644007/
As UN appeals for aid for Haiti, Pentagon sends in another military flight with supplies
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article288024705.html
Spirit Airlines unveils its ‘next chapter:’ A sprawling headquarters campus in Dania Pointe
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/spirit-airlines-unveils-its-next-chapter-a-sprawling-headquarters-campus-in-dania-pointe/
Boeing whistleblowers say Boeing retaliates against whistleblowers: Employees are afraid to speak up about what they see as safety lapses at the company ...
qz.com/boeing-whistleblowers-retaliation-1851405873
NTSB conducting new interviews with Boeing on 737 MAX 9 door plug probe: The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews with ...
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Quick Glance: NTSB's Investigation Update on Boeing 737 MAX 9 Door Plug Incident
- The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews with Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration this week as part of its probe into the in-flight emergency on the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 in January.
- NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy revealed that investigators were back at the 737 plant in Renton, Washington, this week for more interviews.
- Boeing has declined to comment on the interviews, stating that required documents detailing the removal of the door plug in the Alaska Airlines plane were never created.
- The NTSB plans to hold a public investigative hearing regarding the Alaska Airlines incident in August, which will include testimony from employees at Boeing, fuselage manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems, and others like Alaska Airlines.
Brand-new Iberia Airbus A321XLR dressed in partial livery spotted for first time
aerotime.aero/articles/iberia-airbus-xlr-livery
Ukraine's obsolete S-200 missile systems reportedly back on track to hit Russian targets
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-obsolete-s-200-missile-systems-reportedly-back-on-track-to-hit-russian-targets/
Spirit Airlines shows improvements, but still finishes last in travel industry customer satisfaction study
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/24/spirit-airlines-shows-improvements-but-still-finishes-last-in-travel-industry-customer-satisfaction-study/
New Orleans is losing a nonstop flight after Southwest pulls out of 4 US airports
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/new-orleans-is-losing-a-nonstop-flight-after-southwest-pulls-out-of-4-us-airports/article_883030eb-daa4-5516-8999-dd6d08fe4114.html
What I Like Least About American, Delta, And United: While there are lots of things they do well, here are the biggest weaknesses of American Airlines ...
onemileatatime.com/insights/worst-things-american-delta-united/
Oakland International Airport to add San Francisco Bay to name — legal war looms: Officials have voted to combine Oakland International Airport with the name San ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/11/oakland-airport-san-francisco-bay-name-travel-economy-court-airline/
'Portugal Has Already Begun Transition To The F-35' Portuguese Air Force Chief Says
theaviationist.com/2024/04/19/portugal-has-already-begun-transition-to-the-f-35-portuguese-air-force-chief-says/
Spirit Airlines flier was 'cussing, growling' at passengers before she was dragged off flight during viral meltdown
nypost.com/2024/04/10/us-news/spirit-airlines-passenger-was-cussing-growling-on-flight-before-she-was-dragged-off-for-viral-meltdown/
Quick Glance: Woman on Spirit Airlines Flight Cursed and Growled Before Viral Meltdown
- Lonnieka Dillard was arrested by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police on March 23 for her strange behavior aboard the California-bound flight.
- As the plane prepared to take off, Dillard had reportedly been 'cussing and growling at other passengers.'
- Several officers were involved in removing Dillard from the plane after she refused to deboard.
- Dillard was booked for her onboard antics and charged with violating airport rules, set to appear in Clark County Justice Court on May 29.
China’s H-20 Stealth Bomber “Not Really” A Concern: U.S. Official: A U.S. intelligence official suggested China’s still-in-development H-20 stealth bomber is far ...
twz.com/air/chinas-h-20-stealth-bomber-not-really-a-concern-u-s-official
GE Aerospace Stock Rises. It’s Getting Some Tailwind From Boeing’s 737 MAX Problems.
barrons.com/articles/ge-aerospace-stock-boeing-737-e832292d
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3 men stranded on a Pacific island were rescued by spelling 'help' with palm leaves
npr.org/2024/04/12/1244265417/men-rescued-island-leaves-coast-guard
Quick Glance: Rescue of Stranded Mariners Using Palm Leaves
- Three sailors were rescued from a remote Pacific Island after being stranded for over a week and using palm leaves to write 'HELP' on the white sand beach, as announced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The men found themselves stranded on Pikelot Atoll after their boat was damaged during a fishing trip on March 31.
- Initiation of the search and rescue operation occurred on April 6 when a family member of the sailors contacted the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam due to their absence.
- Survival supplies were effectively provided to the stranded sailors until the USCGC Oliver Henry redirected to Pikelot Atoll on April 9 to finalize the rescue operation, according to officials.
Deck Of China's Nearly Complete Carrier Now Hosting Multiple Aircraft Mockups
twz.com/sea/deck-of-chinas-nearly-complete-carrier-now-hosting-multiple-aircraft-mockups
Boeing’s long fall, and how it might recover: The intense backlash against Boeing after the near catastrophe aboard an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January wasn’t ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/14/boeings-long-fall-and-how-it-might-recover/
IDF kills Hamas terrorists, destroys rockets in Gaza Strip: IDF soldiers and aircraft destroyed loaded rocket launchers aimed at Israel and killed terrorists ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-797527
Boeing 777X Delivery Delays: Is 2025 Realistic?: Boeing's new flagship aircraft, the 777X, has been delayed by around five years. Will the plane actually enter ...
onemileatatime.com/news/boeing-777x-delay/
Ukrainian Fighter Jets “Using iPads” To Control Western Weapons: The Pentagon's top weapons buyer talked about Ukraine’s success in using tablets to ...
twz.com/air/ukrainian-fighter-jets-using-ipads-to-control-western-weapons
Japan MSDF helicopters crash: What we know: Two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters, carrying eight crew members, crashed during nighttime training ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3271/
Quick Glance: 8 crew missing after 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash
- Two Japanese navy helicopters with eight crew members are believed to have crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo, according to the Defence Minister.
- The cause of the crash is unknown, but the focus is on the rescue operation.
- The Navy deployed ships and aircraft to search and rescue the missing crew members.
- The training on Saturday was solely for the Japanese navy and not part of a multinational exercise.
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