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EasyJet A320 flight diverts to Athens after captain becomes incapacitated

Aerotime

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 First Officer, assessing the Captain’s condition, made the decision to divert to Athens.

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The Essential Guide to Runway Markings

Pilot Institute

Key Takeaways Runway markings are white and guide takeoff, landing, and alignment. Yellow taxiway and holding markings prevent runway incursions. What Are Runway Markings? Airport markings are a system of symbols, lines, and colors found on runways, taxiways, aprons, and other areas of an airport.

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A Day in the Life of a Pilot

Ask Captain Lim

Pilots also review NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen), which report temporary changes such as runway closures or airspace restrictions. Passengers might notice the plane moving slowly on the tarmac. Weather plays a crucial role. From engine start-up to taxiing, every action is deliberate and methodical.

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Newark Airport Meltdown: Travelers Stranded On Planes For Hours

One Mile at a Time

While things have largely improved on the air traffic control and runway construction front, yesterday afternoon was a complete mess for a different reason, with many passengers being trapped on planes for well over five hours. Were airlines violating the tarmac delay rule? Well, this is where the rules get a little murky.

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Lol: JetBlue & Lufthansa Planes Stuck Nose-To-Nose, Mess Ensues

One Mile at a Time

It has a single runway, and taxiways and terminal space on both sides of the runway. So not only does the airport only have a single runway to work with, but you also constantly have planes needing to cross the runway. At the time, planes were landing on runway 9, into the east. Thats rough.

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A Taylorcraft Reunion

Plane and Pilot

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. I take the controls right before turning onto the base leg and manage to make soft contact with the runway without excessive swerving during the rollout. I just want to take this all in.

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Wings in the Wasteland: The Forgotten Warbirds of Gila River Memorial Airfield

Vintage Aviation News

Sometime between 1952 and 1956, the 12/30 runway was extended to accommodate early jet aircraft such as the T-33 Shooting Star. Credit: Richard Vandervord) The facilities were sparse—just two main hangars and a cluster of general aviation buildings—but the expansive tarmac made it ideal for storing aircraft awaiting conversion or maintenance.

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