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Qantas A330 rips up runway during takeoff in Perth: video

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A Qantas Airbus A330 caused significant damage to the main runway during its takeoff from Perth, Australia. Witnesses and airport surveillance footage captured the moment when the Airbus A330’s powerful thrust dislodged sections of the newly resurfaced runway. The incident occurred on September 15, 2024. local time.

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United Airlines A320 wheel gets stuck in muddy grass at Edmonton airport: video

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The wheel of a United Airlines A320 aircraft became stuck in muddy grass after the vehicle rolled off the tarmac while taxiing at Edmonton International Airport (YEG). United Airlines then offloaded the passengers and crew, who were transported to the terminal by bus.

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Air Atlanta 747 freighter rejects takeoff from taxiway at Riyadh Airport 

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A Boeing 747 freighter aborted its takeoff run at Riyadh Airport after realizing it was taking off from a taxiway instead of its assigned runway. Data from Flightradar24 shows that the aircraft taxied from the cargo apron located at the northwestern end of the airfield at 00:28 before taxying down to the taxiway leading to runway 33R.

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Feeling the Heat

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Imagine what it’s like slinging suitcases out on the tarmac when the mercury hits triple digits. Together, this dictates higher takeoff and landing speeds — which, in turn, increases the amount of required runway. How much so will vary with the temperature and runway length.

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Memorial Day

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American Airlines flight 191, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 with 271 people on board, roared down runway 32L at O’Hare International Airport, headed for Los Angeles. In the photo below you can see my mother (in pink), my sister (yellow), and my grandmother (gray), climbing the airstairs on the Bermuda tarmac.

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Flying on New Year's Day With A New Airline from Frankfurt to Athens!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

My ride: SX-NEC in the airline's new livery Introduction Flying with Aegean Airlines has been in my mind for a while and when the chance presented itself, I decided to go for it. However I would be flying Economy Class so will I be impressed with the airline? Welcome to my 2024 New Year trip report! Read on to find out.

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Unexpected Flight Change: From Delta Airlines 767-400ER To Virgin Atlantic's A330-900 NEO From Boston To London Heathrow

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Welcome to this unusual trip report featuring Delta Airlines and Virgin Atlantic! Photo: Rainer Bexten) Introduction For those who have been following my flights will know that this was supposed to be my Delta Airlines flight from Boston to London Heathrow. This is the Delta Airlines check-in counter for international flights.