Jet Runway Tarmac 
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
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.
Vintage Aviation News
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
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Ask the Pilot
AUGUST 5, 2024
Imagine what it’s like slinging suitcases out on the tarmac when the mercury hits triple digits. 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.
Ask the Pilot
MAY 28, 2024
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. As it was, the pilots never realized their jet was stalling. It’s possible — who knows — this was the same jet that would plummet to earth on May 25th.
Fear of Landing
MAY 31, 2024
The gentle warmth of the sun contrasted with the smell of jet fumes as I stepped onto an open-air concrete platform the size of a tennis court with tall acrylic walls on all sides. As I approached the clear wall, I could see the tarmac dotted with scattered planes. There was no sign of a runway. I had arrived. Was that BH Air?
ABEAM
JULY 5, 2024
In the meanwhile we were slowly but surely cooking on the 39° hot tarmac while we did not want to drink too much as that might lead to having to find toilet solutions in the next leg of the flights … Two nice fuel guys offered us fresh cold water and we nevertheless took it. Is this an interception by the US Navy ??
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
As the Boeing 707 made its way down the runway, though, FBI agents and police officers shot out the tires, forcing the jet to stop and leaving the father and son team to face jail time. His body was thrown down onto the tarmac below. As the aircraft impacted with the water, it broke into four pieces and the jet was destroyed.
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