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Man arrested on SYD airport tarmac after trying to jump into plane cargo hold

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A 30-year-old man was arrested at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) after breaching airport security, entering the tarmac and attempting to enter the cargo hold of a Sri Lankan Airlines aircraft. The man appears to have reached the platform leading to the aircraft cargo area.

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WFS boosts handling capacity in Madrid with fifth cargo terminal

Aviation Bussiness News

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) says it has increased cargo handling capacity by 60% at Madrid’s Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport with the opening of its fifth cargo terminal. WFS has signed a 30-year lease on the new building which increases the organisation’s total cargo facility footprint in Madrid to 17,000 sqm.

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Qantas A330 rips up runway during takeoff in Perth: video

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As the plane accelerated, fragments of tarmac were seen being thrown into the air behind it, creating a visible trail of debris. The airport assured passengers and airlines that subsequent flights could land safely, minimizing any operational disruptions. Immediate maintenance work was undertaken to address the pavement damage.

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British Airways A319 hydraulic leak injures ground staff, forces evacuation 

Aerotime

According to a report published by the Aviation Herald, the ground crew went to close one of the aircraft’s two lower deck cargo doors following the completion of the loading of passenger baggage. A fumes alarm was triggered prompting an emergency evacuation on the tarmac. The aircraft returned to London on June 9.

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I Want To Fly Fascinating Turkmenistan Airlines!

One Mile at a Time

Unrelated to everything else going on in the world, can I just dedicate a post to how Turkmenistan Airlines is probably the airline that I’d most love to fly. The basics of Turkmenistan Airlines I’ve enjoyed all my trips over the years to the “Stans,” because there’s something so nice about traveling somewhere without expectations.

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DHL Express electrifies a third of its ground handling equipment at Brussels Airport

Aviation Bussiness News

Over the past days and weeks, the cargo transporter has put 11 electric tractors (which can tow up to four cargo containers) and 13 electric container lifts, belly loaders and pushbacks into operation at the airport. The necessary charging infrastructure will be provided by Brussels Airport both on the tarmac and at its own buildings.

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Something Fishy Arrives to Seattle on Alaska Airlines

Airline Reporter

For me it was more about having an excuse to get back on the tarmac at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and hang out with Alaska Cargo up close and personal. Yes, it was quite entertaining seeing all the people wanting to kiss a 34 pounder at 8am in the morning (I typically don’t kiss fish before noon).

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