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EasyJet A320 flight diverts to Athens after captain becomes incapacitated

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The aircraft safely touched down on runway 03L approximately one hour later. Upon landing, emergency response teams, including fire engines, police, and paramedics, were waiting on the tarmac to assist the crew and passengers. ” The airline further assured that all possible steps were taken to minimize disruption.

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Greenland gets a new runway as Nuuk Airport unveils 2,200m landing strip

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Coming just a few days after Nuuk Airport (GOH) in Greenland opened a new passenger terminal, the facility has now cut the ribbon on its new 2,200m (7,216ft) tarmac runway. The opening of the new runway at Nuuk comes as the second phase of investment in Greenland’s aviation infrastructure comes to fruition.

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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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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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New Spanish seaplane operator Isla Air Express prepares to begin flights 

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Isla Air Express is a new Spanish airline based in Palma de Mallorca and is preparing to begin commercial seaplane services in the coming months. The new carrier will use its first aircraft, appropriately registered 9H-PALMA, on the carrier’s first route between Palma Harbor and Ibiza Town on the island of Ibiza in the Balearics.

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A Taylorcraft Reunion

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Bill was a pilot for Eastern Airlines and he wore a toupee. The ramp is empty, so I ask if hed like to taxi us to the departure end of the runway. The main road between the houses is the old runway. We hop out of the cockpit, and Andrew ties the ship to the tarmac for the night. Bill would love this.

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American Flight Delayed 11+ Hours, Then Canceled: Any Recourse?

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Its also spring break for many people, which makes everything more challenging, as airlines dont have much spare capacity for when things go wrong. In my CK days I would have close communication from the airlines when these issues arose but as a lowly Explat not anymore! Let me share what happened, and then Ill provide my take.

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