Simple Flying

MAY 6, 2024

The staffer was caught in a now-viral video forcibly throwing bags on the tarmac at what is believed to be Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). American Airlines is responding to another incident involving a ground worker mishandling checked luggage while offloading a plane.

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Tarmac Airlines Airline 111

Aerotime

MAY 1, 2024

Simple mathematics determines that the aircraft came to a halt with just 100 feet (30 meters) of tarmac ahead of it. In this earlier incident, the aircraft failed to stop before reaching the end of the taxiway, eventually coming to a halt on the soft ground beyond the end of the tarmac surface of taxiway K.

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Tarmac Runway Cargo Air Traffic Control 301

Simple Flying

JUNE 5, 2024

Having assigned seats has calmed it down from the early days of low-cost carriers and the headlong rush across the tarmac, and this week, Qantas announced a new system to make it more efficient.

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Tarmac 105

Simple Flying

MAY 12, 2024

Air traffic controllers are highly specialized individuals who undergo tough and scrutiny training to keep the skies and tarmacs safe. They manage the flow of aircraft in and out of airports and in the air, overseeing the entire flight path of planes.

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Air Traffic Control Tarmac 122

Aerotime

MAY 28, 2024

Flight :… [link] pic.twitter.com/VY5e0lyK5K — FL360aero (@fl360aero) May 28, 2024 Video footage shot from inside the aircraft by one of the flight’s passengers showed thick, dark smoke coming from the left wing as the aircraft moved along the tarmac. Takeoff was then aborted, and the aircraft was towed back to the gate.

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Tarmac Airlines Airline 284

Aerotime

MAY 8, 2024

The wheel of a United Airlines A320 aircraft became stuck in muddy grass after the vehicle rolled off the tarmac while taxiing at Edmonton International Airport (YEG). The incident occurred on May 7, 2024 when flight UA 2308 arrived in Edmonton from Denver International Airport (DEN).

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Tarmac Airlines Airline Runway 261

Alaska Air

MAY 20, 2024

When it’s finished this summer, we’ll offer more than double the amount of seating—from 65 seats right now to 135 spots for our members and guests to take a load off and enjoy epic views of the tarmac and beyond. The post We’re making our Anchorage Lounge bigger and better appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Tarmac Airlines Airline 88

Aerotime

JUNE 14, 2024

Passengers on a Qatar Airways flight had to endure being stuck for hours in stifling cabin heat as the aircraft sat on the tarmac without air conditioning. On June 10, 2024, flight QR 204 was scheduled to depart Athens International Airport (ATH) in the early afternoon, bound for Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha.

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Tarmac Airlines Airline 293

Aerotime

MAY 15, 2024

The front of a Delta Air Lines A321neo aircraft burst into flames at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), prompting full evacuation of all passengers onboard onto the tarmac. When the terminal’s electrical network was plugged into the aircraft, it generated sparks and eventually burst into flames.

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Tarmac Cockpit Pilot 261

Airline Economics

MAY 16, 2024

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) fined Volaris Airlines $300,000 for violating federal statutes and the DOT’s rule prohibiting tarmac delays of four hours or more on international flights without providing passengers an opportunity to deplane. The airline was also ordered to cease and desist from future similar violations.

Tarmac 59

Tarmac Airlines Airline 59

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 19, 2024

The necessary charging infrastructure will be provided by Brussels Airport both on the tarmac and at its own buildings. The cargo transporter’s crew buses and tarmac cars are already 100% electric. “We will, of course, help to provide the necessary charging points on the tarmac.

Tarmac 52

Tarmac Cargo Lift Airlines 52

Aerotime

JUNE 11, 2024

A fumes alarm was triggered prompting an emergency evacuation on the tarmac. British Airways Airbus A319 (G-EUPR, built 2000) suffered a hydraulic leak at Stuttgart-Intl AP(EDDS), Germany when ground crews prepared flight #BA921 to London-LHR for departure.

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Tarmac Cargo Airlines Airline 157

AV Web

JULY 4, 2024

We are surprised by the slower-than-anticipated start for G700 deliveries with so many airframes on the tarmac ready to be handed over to customers,” Peter Arment, analyst at Baird, said in a July 2 report. “We We are reducing our 2Q24 EPS estimates by $0.28 to $3.02, well below the current consensus of $3.34.”

Tarmac 52

Tarmac Jet 52

Aerotime

MAY 14, 2024

Squadron leader Asim Jawad, 32, was performing aileron rolls at low altitude when the fuselage of the Yakovlev Yak-130 he was flying scraped along the tarmac. The aircraft can be seen flying increasingly lower while rotating, until the fuselage hits the tarmac.

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Longitudinal Axis Aileron Tarmac Jet 284

Ask the Pilot

APRIL 23, 2024

Was this by accident, do you think, or were the authorities at BKK pushing for a sort of tarmac detente? A 767 of El Al, the Israeli carrier, buddy-buddy with an Iran Air 747 at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. I took this photo a decade ago, but the theme couldn’t be more timely.

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Tarmac Airlines Airline 98

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 25, 2024

Delta 360 offers dedicated customer support, a Sky Club membership, Delta One Lounge access, good odds of tarmac transfers, and more. Historically the benefits have been weaker than comparable status with American and United, though with the new pre-boarding perk and access to Delta One Lounges, that’s perhaps starting to change.

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Tarmac Airlines Airline 109

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 17, 2024

The contract includes servicing the aircraft on the tarmac, carrying out light maintenance activity, and managing the logistics of the fleets. A joint venture of the Sabena technics group, iGo Solutions will conduct the line maintenance services from its industrial base in Paris Orly.

Tarmac 52

Tarmac Airlines Airline 52

Airline Reporter

MAY 26, 2023

For me it was more about having an excuse to get back on the tarmac at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and hang out with Alaska Cargo up close and personal. Yes, it was quite entertaining seeing all the people wanting to kiss a 34 pounder at 8am in the morning (I typically don’t kiss fish before noon).

Tarmac 52

Tarmac Cargo Airlines Airline 52

Ask the Pilot

AUGUST 5, 2024

Imagine what it’s like slinging suitcases out on the tarmac when the mercury hits triple digits. With all that nonreflective asphalt and open space, airports become “heat islands,” subjecting people and equipment to sometimes unbearable conditions.

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Weather Thrust Lift Runway 96

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 21, 2024

The tables near the window offer a good view of the tarmac but unfortunately the charging ports was not compatible with my devices, so I had to settle for the seats at the arm chair. On the positive side, the lounge's interior is pleasant and offers a good view of the tarmac. They should standardise the charging ports.

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Tarmac Airlines Airline 59

Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 2, 2024

Located on a 12,500 sqm site with 6,500 sqm of warehouse, the facility is connected to the airport tarmac and provides WFS and its customers with 17 landside truck/van docks plus 2 BUP dedicated docks with by-pass ability.

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Cargo Tarmac Airlines Airline 52

Airline Reporter

MAY 3, 2023

As it started to get dark a 777 was moved across the tarmac. Even though Paine Field has had commercial service for a while now, it still surprises me to see an Alaska 737 taking off with passengers here. Now you might be wondering why I didn’t get a photo of the Sky Lease Cargo 747-400F going full throttle.

Tarmac 52

Tarmac Cargo Airplanes 52

Ask the Pilot

MAY 28, 2024

In the photo below you can see my mother (in pink), my sister (yellow), and my grandmother (gray), climbing the airstairs on the Bermuda tarmac. I’d flown with my family on an American DC-10 on a vacation to Bermuda only two months before O’Hare. The DC-10 had a checkered past even before O’Hare.

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Lift Tarmac Airplanes Runway 107

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.

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Approach Tarmac Airplanes Cockpit 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

You are able to enjoy some view of the tarmac while seated at the high table. (Below) The decoration of the lounge looks nice even though it is standard for domestic lounges. I find it to be adequate for short layovers. There are also charging ports at the lamp table. Dining tables to enjoy one's meal.

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Tarmac Lift Airlines Airline 59

Cranky Flier

JULY 9, 2024

Out on the tarmac, well, I think we can all agree that this is one good-looking airplane: That little Aero logo in the window up front is inside the closet, so it always stays down like that. I just had a cup of tea. There were plenty of snacks available there as well.

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Airplanes Tarmac Jet Airlines 152

NYC Aviation

AUGUST 31, 2021

While on duty, their tasks range from terminal patrols to airside tarmac duties. Because of the climate of South Florida and the amount of time that the dogs spend outside, a wide range of breeds are used. The dogs and their handlers typically work a 10 hour shift.

Tarmac 52

Tarmac 52

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 17, 2024

That’s to say either tarmac transfers or an escort to the gate, and that’s no doubt an area where many airlines fall short. Dining that’s (high-end) restaurant quality, an amazing drink selection , individual nap rooms , spa treatments , and a ground experience that extends beyond the lounge.

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Tarmac Airlines Airline 112

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 1, 2024

We crossed the threshold just a few feet above the tarmac, and our intrepid pilot announced, “This is what I call the Tennessee waltz.” Like a sailplane, we glided silently in a lazy, downward spiral until we were lined up with the runway at the correct altitude for our approach.

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Runway Airplanes Pilot Tarmac 97

Air Facts

JULY 31, 2024

When the wheels finally made contact with the tarmac, I felt a profound sense of relief mixed with frustration. Gusts of wind buffeted the aircraft, making it difficult to maintain a steady approach. I had to rely on every ounce of skill and concentration to touch down safely. I’d landed safely, but my journey was far from over.

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Turbulence Approach Weather Descent 69

Aerotime

JUNE 27, 2024

One balloon landed on the tarmac near passenger Terminal 2 and the three runways at Incheon were temporarily shut down. Takeoffs and landings of both domestic and international flights were either suspended or delayed at the airport between 01:46 and 04:44 local time, Seoul-based media outlet Yonhap News reported, citing airport officials.

Runway 284

Runway Tarmac 284

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The airport tarmac, traffic was very light at that time. I advise you to grab your bite over here as there is nothing much at the air side. The overview of the land side, departure hall. There is a flight simulator on the 2nd floor. This is the gate area for domestic flights. This is the domestic deparature hall.

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Weather Tarmac Cabin Crew Runway 52

Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

Its no big secret that some of the worlds A380s have already arrived at the scrapyard. With limited appeal on the second hand market, these giant jumbos are considered to be worth more as parts than they are as complete planes. But how do you actually scrap something as substantial as the biggest plane in the world?

Tarmac 111

Tarmac 111

Aerotime

MAY 16, 2024

Recognizing the risk, the pilot chose to lift the nose, causing the aircraft to leave the tarmac and take to the skies, achieving an unplanned maiden flight. As test pilot Philip Oestricher pushed the throttle, the aircraft reached 240 kilometers (149 miles) per hour and started experiencing unexpected rolling oscillations.

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Tarmac Lift Pilot Airplanes 261

Universal Weather

MARCH 11, 2024

Runways, taxiways, and tarmac are in good condition. Good hotels are available near the airport for operators who need to remain overnight (RON) at EGSS. Stansted operating hours Stansted is a 24/7 airport of entry (AOE) with customs services throughout the day.

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Clearance Runway Fixed Base Operator General Aviation 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 11, 2024

You can enjoy the view of the tarmac when sitting at the high tables. That depends on your ticket condition. Welcome to? Something seems to be missing. This is the KrisShop pop-up display. At that time, the lounge was quite crowded. Fortunately, plenty of food for the travellers.

Tarmac 52

Tarmac Airlines Airline 52

Fear of Landing

MAY 31, 2024

As I approached the clear wall, I could see the tarmac dotted with scattered planes. Across the apron, a white light flashed on the roof of the control tower with emergency stairs snaking down the side. The tower was only a few levels higher than I was. Tiny vehicles full of luggage scuttled across. There was no sign of a runway.

Runway 52

Runway Drag Lift Tarmac 52