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As passengers boarded the aircraft, including holidaymakers and Portuguese nationals returning home, they had no reason to suspect the impending danger. The Airbus A330 was a modern marvel, equipped with advanced automation and safety features. Piloted by Captain Robert Piche, a seasoned aviator, and First Officer Dirk Jäger, the flight began smoothly, with the aircraft taking off from Toronto Pearson Airport.