Man vs Lions. Maasai Men Stealing Lion's Food Without a Fight.

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Ten confirmed dead in Colombia plane crash

The bodies of 10 people killed aboard a Colombian plane that crashed in the Amazon jungle were recovered Sunday, officials said. A Colombian Air Force helicopter took the bodies to the town of Araracuara, where the aircraft had taken off the day before for Florence, capital of the southwestern department of Caqueta. Rescue team official Gustavo Ortega told AFP the eight passengers and two crew died on impact after Saturday's crash, minutes after takeoff. Ortega said all the dead -- six men, three women and a young girl -- were Colombian nationals. During its mission to recover the bodies, the helicopter found six relatives of the victims who were lost in the jungle while looking for the downed aircraft on their own, the air force said. The Laser company aircraft took off from Araracuara Airport in the country's south around 3:00 pm local time (2000 GMT) on Saturday. It lost contact with air traffic control as it went over the town of Florencia. See also: Ten feared dead in Colombia plane crash The wreck of the aircraft was located -- fragmented and incinerated -- 10 kilometers (six miles) from the urban center of the town of Puerto Santander. Ortega said the flight was a normal commercial route. Air travel is a popular method of transport in the jungle region because of poor roads. The cause of the accident was under investigation. However, one man who was supposed to have boarded the flight, Silvio Rojas, told RCN Radio the plane appeared to suffer engine failure shortly after take-off. "There was a lot of smoke from the left engine," he said.

Ten confirmed dead in Colombia plane crash

The bodies of 10 people killed aboard a Colombian plane that crashed in the Amazon jungle were recovered Sunday, officials said. A Colombian Air Force helicopter took the bodies to the town of Araracuara, where the aircraft had taken off the day before for Florence, capital of the southwestern department of Caqueta. Rescue team official Gustavo Ortega told AFP the eight passengers and two crew died on impact after Saturday's crash, minutes after takeoff. Ortega said all the dead -- six men, three women and a young girl -- were Colombian nationals. During its mission to recover the bodies, the helicopter found six relatives of the victims who were lost in the jungle while looking for the downed aircraft on their own, the air force said. The Laser company aircraft took off from Araracuara Airport in the country's south around 3:00 pm local time (2000 GMT) on Saturday. It lost contact with air traffic control as it went over the town of Florencia. See also: Ten feared dead in Colombia plane crash The wreck of the aircraft was located -- fragmented and incinerated -- 10 kilometers (six miles) from the urban center of the town of Puerto Santander. Ortega said the flight was a normal commercial route. Air travel is a popular method of transport in the jungle region because of poor roads. The cause of the accident was under investigation. However, one man who was supposed to have boarded the flight, Silvio Rojas, told RCN Radio the plane appeared to suffer engine failure shortly after take-off. "There was a lot of smoke from the left engine," he said.

I Just Got Fired. And It Was Amazing

I have always been brutally honest. Completely transparent. Almost to a fault.

For the first time in my 26 years of life, I was fired from my job.

I'm writing this for people who may be in a similar situation. I want to let them know they're not alone.

Here is my story:

I have always felt very blessed. Growing up I excelled in school. High school was a dream-I was ASB president and Valedictorian. I was terrible at sports. Simply terrible, but I still tried. I attribute this to always having an incredibly intense work ethic. It was how I was raised and I am thankful. I was told I could achieve anything if I put in the work. Doing less didn't even occur to me. I've had a job since I was 15 years old and put myself through college.

When I graduated from Chico State in May 2011, I packed up my tiny Celica with all of my life belongings and moved to Los Angeles-where dreams come true. I was from a small farm town in Northern California and quite sheltered. But I had always been fiercely independent. I never let somebody tell me I couldn't do something. If someone told me no, I always asked why.

Flash forward to present day:

I had been in staffing over 2 years and been very successful. I had a competitor head hunt me for a sales role. I had never done solely sales and I enjoy a challenge. So I thought, "why not?" After a year of talking, I felt like it was the right choice and I accepted an offer. It was exciting to be head hunted, it was exciting to be wanted, and it was exciting to try something new.

For the first time in my life, I felt completely out of place. From day 1, something was off. It was clear right away that the person they hired was not meant for the role they assigned me to. I thought I would be going into a 6 month training period and assigned a mentor. When I got there I was handed a target list and told to go sell. I was very forthright about my lack of sales training before taking the role and I am not sure how wires were crossed. But I gave it my all. I worked as hard as I could every single day. I came to work with a smile on my face, ready to conquer the world. My activity was high. I was committed to the role 100%. But what I was doing took time. Time they did not have to spend.

On Wednesday afternoon, I was sat down in front of my boss and told I was no longer with the firm and that today was my last day. It stung. It hurt. I was slightly in shock. I was embarrassed. I'm still processing everything. But I also had been feeling something was off for a while. I truly felt like I was given up on. I was told I was not performing to standards and they needed to bring in someone who could.

For the first time in my professional career, I failed. I failed miserably. It wasn't until I got to my car (with my box full of belongings) that I realized this was the best thing that could have happened. I felt free. I had been really unhappy the past few months. I felt like an outsider and like I didn't belong. It was clearly not the right fit and I realize that now. I was fighting so hard for something that didn't make sense. I had such a fear of failing that giving up wasn't an option.

I have learned that a nice salary is less valuable than happiness. I learned that being at a company where you don't belong is toxic. I learned that a boss that supports you and believes in you is CRUCIAL to your success. And I learned that there are jobs that are not meant for me. What they needed and who I am were two different things.

When I got home on Wednesday, I bought a new laptop (mine was broken), updated my resume, and started applying to jobs immediately. I am fortunate enough to be starting a new position on Monday. It's just the way the universe worked. I was not expecting to start a new position so soon. But it could also be a sign that this was meant to be. I support myself 100% and have mountains of bills to pay. As we all do.

I am thrilled to rebound so quickly. I know it's rare. I am thankful. And I am humbled by this whole experience. At 26, you want to conquer the world. But if it's not the right company, with not the right manager, it is simply not worth it. And that's okay. I am not perfect. I have flaws. But I always want to improve and better myself.

I refuse to be told I'm not good enough. I refuse to be told I don't have what it takes to be successful.

Don't be afraid to take risks. Don't be afraid to fail.

I have no regrets. I've learned many valuable things at every company I've worked for. For anyone out there who may be in a similar situation: it's okay to get fired. I was so afraid to tell anyone, but we should embrace it. The fear of failure is the worst part. No one wants to be fired, but in the event that you are, you'll be okay. You have to believe in yourself and put the effort forth to do so. It's a very unique experience that is hard to describe. But ultimately, it's for the betterment of yourself.

**Update-I am thrilled so many people are seeing this article. I had no idea this would happen. It's a bit overwhelming! I wrote this so others could relate. Not everyone will. This is my story, Everyone has their own. And everyone's situation is different. I'm not perfect and neither is this article. Not every detail is written (as that would become a novel) and I didn't want to name names in a negative way. I just wanted to give an honest account of what it was like to be fired and how anyone can persevere when hit with adversity. If you believe in yourself, no one can stop you.**

Aviation Electronics Europe 2015, 25-26 March, Munich

Aviation Electronics Europe will deliver leading discussions, technologies and solutions in cockpit and cabin avionics and electronics for industry professionals, experts and those wishing to become experts.

- the only event for the Aviation Electronics and Avionics community in Europe

- for the latest in SESAR, NextGen and performance based navigation

- for what the Pilot wants, the Aircraft needs and Industry must have

  - from aircraft to the ground and all communications and technologies inbetween

Aviation Electronics Europe delivers the legacy of a premier platform for the international aviation electronics and avionics industry to learn, network and source new information, products, technologies and services at one unique annual event, Aviation Electronics Europe will discuss topics and issues of the day and demonstrate and showcase new products, developments, technologies and services available on the market, and also key elements of the upgrades and retrofits market.

Preliminary Conference Programme

Deploying SESAR
Europe’s Single Sky (SES) initiative has entered its third and final phase, which will see implementation of a series of projects in the years ahead. This session explores the current and future positions for SESAR through to 2020, the main operational challenges and the technical enablers for SES deployment from the commercial airline and business jet perspectives.

Impact of Performance Based Navigation from Alternate Perspectives
Developed by ICAO, Performance Based Navigation (PBN) is an essential component of delivering the objectives underpinning the Future Airspace Strategy and consequential modernisation of the airspace . PBN provides the opportunity for a significant airspace re-design as future navigation developments, such as three-dimensional (3D) and four -dimensional (4D) user preferred trajectories, evolve. This panel discussion will look at the impact PBN will have on airpsace from the different perspectives, from the airline to the FSM supplier.

Standardisation & Certification
With the necessity for all systems and software design developed to be fit for purpose and support the deployment of SESAR, we explore the latest approaches, analysis and implications in compliance of DO-178B/C - ED-12B/C.

Connectivity & eEnabling from Nose to Tail and Beyond
What are the trends of airlines and how are they addressing connectivity beyond the aircraft, from pilots utilising tablets in the cockpit to in-cabin communication. How can legacy and IT systems be integrated to be secure via the eEnabled ground network?

Situational Awareness – latest and future challenges
Assisting the flight crew with precise data can help situation awareness and the decision making process be more accurate, enhancing overall safety. What are the future challenges facing aircraft in todays more turbulent and busier sky, and what are the latest technologies and systems to provide aircrew support?

Open Architecture and COTS Technology
Improvements in the performance and security of modern technology has enabled the development of new systems and architecture, and applications within new COTS technologies. This session explores the latest approaches for open architecture and component based archtecture, as well as the design challenges and compliance issues.

Future Avionic Innovations and Advanced Concepts
What innovations and concepts are around the corner that could soon become part of todays development in avionics. What are the future technologies and latest thinking in concepts for safer, more cost effective skies?

Come and join us in Munich on 25-26 March 2015 – we look forward to welcoming you.

Source and image: AE Expo

Hong Kong Airport: record traffic of 5.6 million in July

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded robust growth in all three air traffic categories in July. Air traffic movements achieved a new monthly record since December 2013, with 33,285 movements in the month, representing a 3.5% growth over the same period last year. Passenger traffic grew 3.6% to 5.6 million, and cargo throughput also showed strong growth of 8.3% to 370,000 tonnes.

The growth in July passenger traffic was mainly driven by 4% year-on-year growth in both Hong Kong resident and visitor traffic. Passenger traffic to/from North Asia and North America recorded the most significant increases.

The growth in cargo throughput last month was driven mainly by transshipments, which was up 23% from a year ago. During the month, cargo throughput to/from Mainland China and North America improved most significantly compared to other key regions.

C K Ng, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Airport Authority Hong Kong, remarked, "We are pleased to have achieved a new monthly record in air traffic movements in July. Increases in passenger traffic, cargo throughput and air traffic movements have clearly demonstrated steady growth momentum in air traffic at HKIA."

"At the end of July, HKIA welcomed the first Airbus A350 XWB arriving from Toulouse, France, as Hong Kong was one of the fourteen cities chosen for the new aircraft’s route proving exercise. This new mid-sized wide-bodied aircraft offers superior energy efficiency and low emissions, and we applaud the industry’s efforts towards minimising environmental impact," added Mr Ng.

In addition, a group of enthusiastic graduates and students of the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts is staging "Summer MJ Fun @ HKIA" at the Meeters and Greeters Hall in Terminal 1 from 11 to 24 August, delighting travellers with a singing and dancing performance echoing the energy and passion of the legendary Michael Jackson’s music, aiming to provide passengers a lively terminal experience.

For the first seven months of 2014, HKIA handled 36.4 million passengers, 2.5 million tonnes of cargo and 224,370 flight movements, representing year-on-year increases of 5.9%, 6.6% and 5.4%, respectively.

On a rolling 12-month basis, HKIA’s passenger volume grew 6.5% to 61.9 million, while cargo volume rose 5.1% to 4.28 million tonnes. Air traffic movements increased 5.8% to 383,620 year on year.

Source and image: Hong Kong Airport

Nautilus Aviation expands with an Airbus EC130 helicopter

Queensland’s Nautilus Aviation has welcomed an Airbus Helicopters EC130 B4 as the newest member of its fleet of Airbus Helicopters aircraft.

The EC130 B4’s arrival continues Nautilus Aviation’s expansion since its beginning in 1988. Today, the company operates three Airbus Helicopters EC120s and one Airbus Helicopters EC130 B4 from their recently opened Cairns hangar, supporting luxury helicopter charters across the region.

With a focus on quality, safety and reliability, Nautilus Aviation offers charter flights to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest and islands throughout Far North Queensland.

Speaking of the helicopter’s arrival, Aaron Finn CEO of Nautilus Aviation said “we chose Airbus Helicopters for our Tourism and Charter operations due to the superior viewing platform and passenger comfort. With Far North Queensland’s hot and humid tropical climate, air conditioning is a must, and the fenestron tail rotor gives an extra element of safety when dealing with large groups. The 8 seat configuration in the EC130 B4 accommodates large passenger numbers quickly, meaning less waiting time for our guests on the ground”

Airbus Helicopters offers a range of aircraft ideally suited to the tourism and charter industry. From the single engine EC120 and EC130 with expansive glass windows, through to medium twin engine aircrafts with increased passenger and cargo space, Airbus Helicopters offers sophisticated aircraft with leading edge designs. The range of Airbus Helicopters aircraft are among the safest and most fuel efficient helicopters to own and maintain.

Source and image: Airbus