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Air Busan Airbus A321 bursts into flames after tail catches fire before takeoff

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An Air Busan Airbus A321 burst into flames at Busan Gimhae International Airport (PUS) after the aircrafts tail caught fire before takeoff, according to Yonhap News. Now: Air Busan Airbus A321 caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in South Korea a fire broke out in the tail section of the aircraft prior to departure.

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JAL Boeing 787 wing collides with tail of Delta Boeing 737 in Seattle: video

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According to reports, the right wing of the JAL aircraft struck the tail of the Delta airplane as it taxied behind it. Images show the two aircraft stationary with the JAL aircraft wing embedded deep into the tail of the Delta aircraft. The collision occurred at around 10:17 local time on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Aucun bless bord.

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Historic triple-tail ‘Connie’ to Return to AirVenture

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Nicknamed Bataan ,the triple-tail, four-engine transport entered service with the U.S. Rick Larsen, EAAs vice president of communities and member programs, said, The rarity of flying Lockheed Constellations, along with its unforgettable triple-tail design, makes this aircraft a favorite whenever it appears at Oshkosh.

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Two LATAM Airbus aircraft damaged in ground collision in Sao Paulo: video

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The wingtip of one of the carrier’s A320neos was damaged in the incident while the other aircraft, an Airbus A319, saw impact damage to its tail cone structure. The collision reportedly occurred when the wingtip of the Airbus A320neo struck the tail of the A319 as the aircraft taxied past.

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Airbus unveils new light twin-engined H140, entry into service expected in 2028

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According to Airbus, the H140 features a new T-shaped tail boom with an optimized Fenestron that reduces sound levels, a five-blade bearingless main rotor, and new engines. The H140 is a3-ton-classrotorcraft designed for the emergency medical services, passenger transport, and private and business aviation markets.

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Revealed: Korean Air introduces new livery and branding following Asiana merger

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The airline’s Taegeuk (yin yang) logo appeared on the tail in the traditional colors of red, white, and navy blue, while also appearing as the O in the airline titles on the forward fuselage in what is now an old fashioned font style. The word Air’ has also been dropped, with the airlines name simply presented as Korean.

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IATA publishes air safety report for 2024, overall situation worse versus 2023

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Background to the report Tail strikes and runway excursions were the most frequently reported accidents in 2024. The most common accident types in 2024 were tail strikes, followed by runway damage and runway excursions. The largest proportion of accidents were related to tail strikes, followed by runway excursions.

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