Is the TU 154 Safe?
Contrary to popular belief, the Tu-154 was not an unsafe aircraft. According to the the Aviation Safety Network, the Soviet built aircraft has been involved in 110 serious incidents, 68 of which resulted in a hull loss, 30 of which saw no deaths.
Does Macedonia have an airline?
The national airline carrier of the Republic of Macedonia, Macedonian Airlines (IN) had its base in Skopje. It had scheduled flights between Skopje and Ohrid as well as other European destinations.
Are there any Tu-154 still flying?
In February 2011, all remaining Iranian Tu-154s were grounded after two incidents. In October 2020 ALROSA, the last Russian passenger airline to operate this aircraft, retired its last remaining Tu-154.
How many people died in the Palair plane crash?
The Fokker 100 was operated by Palair, the then national airline of Macedonia (now North Macedonia ). A total of 83 people, 79 passengers and 4 crew members, were killed in the crash while 14 people survived. At the time, it was the deadliest plane crash in the country.
How many passengers were on Palair Flight 301?
The aircraft was new, built in 1992 and was sent to Palair in 27 January 1993. It had accrued a total of 188 flight hours and 136 flight cycles. Flight 301 carried 92 passengers and 5 crew members. Most of the passengers were Kosovars who were going to work in Switzerland.
When did Palair Flight 301 crash in Switzerland?
Palair Macedonian Airlines Flight 301 was a scheduled international passenger flight to Switzerland’s Zurich-Kloten Airport from Skopje International Airport, Skopje, which crashed shortly after take off on March 5, 1993. The Fokker 100 was operated by Palair, the then national airline of Macedonia (now North Macedonia ).
Who is the founder and CEO of Palantir?
Co-founded in 2004 by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, Palantir is a data analytics company that provides software to large companies and government agencies. Palantir also announced early July that it filed confidentially for a public stock offering.