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.

Runway 157

Runway Tarmac Thrust Cargo 157

Aerotime

MAY 1, 2024

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.

Tarmac 301

Tarmac Runway Cargo Air Traffic Control 301

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.

Weather 96

Weather Thrust Lift Runway 96

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.

Lift 107

Lift Tarmac Airplanes Runway 107

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?

Runway 52

Runway Drag Lift Tarmac 52

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 ??

Approach 52

Approach Tarmac Airplanes Cockpit 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 1, 2024

But growing up amid the roar of propellers and jets had planted in me the seed of a lifelong love of all things aeronautical. In short order we were accelerating down the runway, ascending into the cerulean sky, climbing over the city, and being treated to a breathtaking view of the expansive ocean to the west.

Runway 97

Runway Airplanes Pilot Tarmac 97