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Tragic Incident at Milan Bergamo Airport Halts Operations

Date : Tuesday, 8 July 2025 Location : Milan Bergamo Airport (Orio al Serio), Italy Aircraft Involved : Volotea Airbus A319-111 (Reg: EC-MTF) Flight : Scheduled to depart for Asturias, Spain (OVD) A tragic incident occurred at Milan Bergamo Airport on Tuesday morning, leading to the temporary closure of the airport and the cancellation of numerous flights. At approximately 10:20 a.m. local time, an unidentified 35-year-old man was fatally injured after being pulled into the engine of a Volotea Airbus A319 while it was being pushed back on the taxiway. The individual was neither a passenger on the flight nor an employee of the airport, and the circumstances surrounding his presence on the tarmac are still under investigation by Italian authorities. As a result of the incident: All flight operations were suspended for nearly two hours 19 flights were canceled, and several others were diverted to nearby airports, including Milan Malpensa, Bologna, and Verona No injuries were reported amon...

PPL-Private Pilot License

The first pilot license you'll typically obtain is a Private Pilot License (PPL). This license allows you to fly for pleasure, but not for commercial purposes.

Here's a breakdown of the general requirements for a PPL:

Minimum Age: 16 or 17 (with parental permission) depending on the country's regulations.

Flight Hours: Around 40 hours of flight training, including dual instruction and solo flights.

Medical Certificate: You'll need to pass a medical examination to ensure you meet the physical and mental fitness standards for flying.

Knowledge Test: You'll take a written test on aviation regulations, aircraft operations, and other essential knowledge.

Practical Test: A certified examiner will assess your flying skills through an oral exam and an in-flight demonstration.

Additional Notes:

Requirements may vary slightly depending on your location.

The specific licensing body will differ by country (e.g., Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the US).

Earning a PPL is the foundation for further pilot certifications, like a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) which allows you to fly for hire.

For more information on obtaining a pilot's license, you can check with local flight schools or your country's aviation authority website.

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