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GKN Aerospace Garden Grove chemical tank crisis: methyl methacrylate overheating triggers mass evacuations and California emerge

An overheating methyl methacrylate (a volatile chemical) storage tank at a GKN Aerospace plastics facility in Garden Grove, Calif. has prompted escalating hazardous-materials response, with tens of thousands ordered to evacuate amid concerns about toxic vapor release. Officials declared a Southern California state of emergency as teams continued intensive cooling and stabilization efforts.

Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Saudia receives first Airbus A321XLR with new premium cabin layout

By Air Data News: Long-range narrowbody will enter service in June on routes linking Saudi Arabia with Europe, Africa and Saudia has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR , becoming one of the early operators of Airbus’ new long-range narrowbody aircraft.

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