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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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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know:   Part two   

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The touchdown speed will have already been calculated using a combination of aircraft weight, length of runway in use, and prevailing conditions. If you are traveling towards the front of the cabin on an Airbus aircraft, you may also hear three ‘bleeps’ emanating from behind the flight deck door as the plane approaches the runway.

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Feeling the Heat

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Jet engines don’t like this low-density air either, producing less thrust. Together, this dictates higher takeoff and landing speeds — which, in turn, increases the amount of required runway. What all of that means for travelers is that your flight might be weight-restricted and unable to take a full load of people or cargo.

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Flying on (Former Malindo) Batik Air Malaysia Boeing 737-800 from KUL-SIN

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The KLIA1 terminal was opened in June 1998 and is a hub for Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, MASKargo, Raya Airways, World Cargo Airlines, Air Asia and Air Asia X. In addition to this terminal, a 3rd runway was built to cope with the demand, runway 15/33). Currently, this terminal is used by the low cost carriers.

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Today in Aviation History – September 18, 1963: First flight of the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-20

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The series 20 was explicitly designed in response to Scandinavian Airlines who requested for an aircraft that could operate in harsh, cold climates and shorter runways. Thus, designed to handle shorter runways and higher performance needs. With a modified wing having a span of 28.44

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Aviation Anniversary – September 18, 1968: First flight of the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-20

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Source: Wikipedia The series 20 was explicitly designed in response to Scandinavian Airlines who requested for an aircraft that could operate in harsh, cold climates and shorter runways. Thus, designed to handle shorter runways and higher performance needs. With a modified wing having a span of 28.44

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DHL expands in Spain with new €40m MRO facility

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The centre will include not only the hangar but also offices, tool storage areas, and specialised zones for key part replacements, such as engines, APU systems, landing gear, and thrust reversers.

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