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The first Boeing 777-200ER for Scoot, the soon-to-be-launched new low cost carrier from Singapore Airlines, has emerged from the paint hangar in Singapore.
In a day when the flight deck is filled with automation, pilots love the opportunity to grab the controls and navigate their airplane to a challenging yet safe landing.