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LATAM Boeing 777 suffers tailstrike on departure from Milan, makes safe return  

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Having taken off from Milan’s runway 35L at 13:26 local time, the aircraft’s tail made contact with the runway surface as the aircraft rotated. Images posted on social media show the aircraft climbing out leaving a large cloud of dust behind it where the underside of the tail struck the runway surface.

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DHL 737 crashes short of Vilnius runway

Fear of Landing

The flight departed normally from Leipzig Halle Airport at 02:08 UTC (03:08 local), operating as flight QY5690/BCS18D. The airport has a single north-south asphalt runway (01/19) of 2,515 metres (8,250 feet). The runway elevation is 646 feet above mean sea level. km south of the city centre. Descend to altitude 4,000 feet.

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LATAM Boeing 777 Suffers Tail Strike During Milan Takeoff

One Mile at a Time

At 1:26PM local time, the aircraft took off from Milan Malpensa Airport’s runway 35L. However, while rotating, the jet struck its tail on the runway. As a result, runway 35L was closed for inspection. Flight performed a fuel dump and landed safely at 12:50 UTC on runway 35R. So, what happened here?

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Singapore Airports: 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

With a runway of 6,024 feet (ft.) In 2019, Seletar implemented Noise Abatement procedures between 1400 to 2300 UTC. Be sure to double-check operating and runway closure hours when planning a stop at Seletar. 1,836-m) runway. For many General Aviation (GA) operators, Seletar (WSSL) is the preferred airport option.

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Athens (LGAV) Business Aviation Update: Slot & Parking Changes for Summer 2025

Universal Weather

Slot Flexibility and Adjustments Reducing stay time : If a long-term parking permit (PPR) is already granted, operators can reduce their stay without requiring a PPR update, only a runway slot change. Slot coordination period: March 30, 2025 (0001 UTC) October 25, 2025 (2359 UTC). Aircraft type remains the same.

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What Are NOTAMs? Notices to Air Missions Explained

Pilot Institute

An airport has closed a runway/taxiway/apron for maintenance. He landed on a closed turf runway, causing the aircraft to nose over. In their example, runway 04L/22R is closed at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). RWY 04L/22R tells us the subject is runway (RWY) 04L/22R. a closed runway has been reopened).

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What Is a SPECI and When Is It Issued?

Pilot Institute

Runway visual range (RVR) under 2,400 feet triggers a SPECI, and another is issued if it rises to 2,400 feet or more within 10 minutes. Well, these events can quickly affect visibility or runway conditions so much that they call for a special report. Runway visual range (RVR). Let’s look at each weather condition. Visibility.