Uncle Roger's Festive Quiz 2012

The correct answer is Bombardier CS100. The question asks for the more familiar name of an aircraft designated as BD-500-1A10 in formal documentation. The Bombardier CS100 is the more commonly known name for this aircraft.

In late September, the De Havilland Mosquito, a restored World War II aircraft, was flown in New Zealand. This marked the first time the aircraft had been seen airborne since a crash in 1996.

The correct answer is "Atlas." Airbus Military's A400M transport was given the new product name "Atlas" in July.

In 2012, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge unveiled the first Rolls-Royce Trent 900 to be assembled and tested in Singapore. This suggests that they were involved in the process of assembling and testing the engine in Singapore, possibly as part of a visit or official engagement. This event highlights the couple's engagement with technology and industry, and their role as ambassadors for British manufacturing.

Neil Armstrong participated as a test pilot in the Bell X-15 program before becoming an Apollo astronaut. The Bell X-15 was a rocket-powered aircraft that was used to conduct high-speed and high-altitude flight tests. This program was crucial for NASA's research and development efforts in the 1950s and 1960s, and Armstrong's involvement as a test pilot in this program helped prepare him for the challenges he would face as an astronaut in the Apollo missions.

Ian King and Tom Enders were most disappointed when BAE Systems and EADS were unable to consummate their merger proposal.

Air India was the recipient of the first 787 built at Boeing's Charleston facility. This means that Air India was the first airline to receive a 787 aircraft that was manufactured at Boeing's Charleston facility.

GKN's acquisition of Volvo Aero will catapult the UK-headquartered company into the top tier of the aero engine components sector.

Rolls-Royce is the correct answer because they sold out of the V2500 program. This suggests that Rolls-Royce was previously a partner in the program but decided to divest their involvement. The other options, Japanese Aero Engines, Pratt & Whitney, and MTU, are not the correct answer as there is no information provided to suggest that they sold out of the V2500 program.

The first A320neo will emerge from Airbus's Hamburg production line.

The correct answer is Liaoning. China's first aircraft carrier, formerly known as the Varyag, entered service after undergoing a lengthy rebuild program. It was named Liaoning after the province in which it was refurbished and commissioned into the Chinese Navy.

The Bloodhound SSC supersonic car will attempt to break the land speed record in 2013 powered by the Eurojet EJ200 aeroengine.

Bell made its foray into the upper-medium-class helicopter sector with the launch of the 525R aircraft.

During the Farnborough air show, the Yakovlev Yak-130's innovative engine-intake blanking doors caused confusion.

The Bell XP-59A is the correct answer because it was a pioneering US aircraft that was powered by a British Whittle engine. It celebrated the 70th anniversary of its first flight in October. The other options, Lockheed Martin XP-80 and Lockheed Martin L-133, were not powered by a British Whittle engine. The Gloster E.28/39 was powered by a British Whittle engine, but it was not a US aircraft.

The correct answer is British Airways' speedbird. The speedbird logo is a stylized representation of a bird in flight, which symbolizes the speed and agility of British Airways. It has been used by the airline for 80 years and has become an iconic symbol associated with the brand.

Thai Airways was the customer for which Airbus tested airframe 100, five years after the A380 entered service.

The Chinese owner of the Cirrus Vision SF50 personal jet program has approved its accelerated development.

The correct answer is 362. This means that the passenger Boeing 747-8 received by Lufthansa is configured with 362 seats.

In 2012, Finmeccanica faced a crisis related to bribery allegations in their export sales. This means that the company was accused of engaging in corrupt practices in their international sales transactions. This crisis would have occupied management's attention as they would have had to deal with legal investigations, reputational damage, and potential financial penalties. It is likely that this crisis had a significant impact on the company's operations and overall financial performance during that year.

VistaJet entered the history books by placing the largest-ever business jet order by value. This implies that VistaJet made a significant purchase of business jets, which set a new record in terms of the total value of the order. The other options (Flexjet, Flight Options, and NetJets) are not mentioned in relation to this specific achievement, so they are not the correct answer.

Saudi Arabia is the correct answer because they splashed out on a fleet of new BAE Systems Hawk trainers, which are advanced military aircraft used for training purposes. They also topped off their fleet with Pilatus PC-21s, which are versatile turboprop aircraft used for pilot training. This indicates that Saudi Arabia made a significant investment in upgrading their military training capabilities.

The Shenyang J-15 closely resembles the Sukhoi Su-33.

Superior Aviation Beijing failed in its bid to acquire Hawker Beechcraft.

The new 70 and 75 duo of Bombardier's Learjet competes in the light cabin market sector. This means that these business jets are designed and positioned to cater to customers who require smaller and more compact aircraft with limited seating capacity and shorter range. The light cabin market sector typically includes aircraft that are suitable for shorter flights and have lower operating costs compared to larger cabin jets.

Cessna launched the "Longitude" citation program to compete in the super-midsize sector.

The Comac C919 is scheduled to be the first new-generation narrowbody to fly powered by CFM Leap engines in 2014. This means that the C919 will be the first aircraft of its kind to use these specific engines, which are known for their fuel efficiency and performance. The Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 Max, and Bombardier CSeries are also new-generation narrowbody aircraft, but they are not scheduled to be the first to fly with CFM Leap engines.

The correct answer is GE Passport 20. The GE Passport 20 is a new turbofan engine that began production in 2012 for Bombardier's Global 7000 and 8000 business jets.

The given answer states that Pratt & Whitney and Sikorsky parent United Technologies paid more than $18 billion for Goodrich. This implies that the actual amount paid was higher than $18 billion, indicating that the correct answer is the highest option provided.

SpaceX's in-development Falcon 9 Heavy space satellite launcher will be powered by 27 engines. This means that the rocket will have a total of 27 engines working together to provide the necessary thrust for liftoff and space travel. Having multiple engines allows for redundancy and increased power, enabling the rocket to carry heavier payloads and travel farther into space.