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 162

Runway Tarmac Thrust Cargo 162

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 83

Weather Thrust Lift Runway 83

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. Captain Abate and the First Officer were among the survivors.

Cockpit 286

Cockpit Tarmac Drag Airline 286

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

The airport mayhave 2 runways (runway 14/32 and runway 09/27) but only one runway is in operation (09/27) and if this runway is in maintenance, the other runway will be in used. Once we reached runway 27, we departed just minutes after our schedule departure time. We taxied to runway 27 for departure.

Cabin Crew 59

Cabin Crew Runway Weather Ceiling 59