Boeing unveils 'world's first' self-sustaining pilot training centre

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Facility in Turkey features solar-powered flight simulator and electric cars for employees

Aviation giant Boeing has unveiled what is claims is the world's first "self-sustaining" flight training centre. The centre in Antalya, Turkey, opened last month boasting a swathe of green technologies,...

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