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How Spantech built an A380-sized hangar in less than six months 

Aerotime

Building a new hangar can be a lengthy process if you do it the traditional way, but Belgian firm Spantech is offering a new, more straightforward approach. This is an approach that has served it well when building large functional buildings for other use cases, such as sports centers, concert halls and even film studios. by Spantech.

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Why The Boeing 737-900ER Has Such A Long Takeoff Roll

Simple Flying

That is the distance that the aircraft must travel to reach its lift-off speed and take off from the tarmac. Possibly even approaching 3000 meters (about 9840 feet). Usually, the Boeing 737-900ER needs a takeoff roll of about 2000 meters, or 6560 feet.

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A Day Trip To Fukuoka Part 2: Skymark Boeing 737-800 Fukuoka to Okinawa

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Planespotting at the Domestic Terminal Observation Deck (Landside) To access to this observation deck, take the escalator or lift up to level 4. The view of the tarmac is absolutely breathtaking and you have full view of both the landing and departure of the aircraft. At this point of time, we were on final approach.

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COMBAT VIETNAM: Miracle Mission

Vintage Aviation News

Approaching NKP, Dobberfuhl called the tower, declared an emergency, and informed controllers he hoped to “take the barrier.” Cables stretched across each end of the runway, suspended several inches off the tarmac by rubber standoffs, could be snagged by a fighter’s extended tail hook. Nobody would have criticized him if he’d ejected.

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Terminally Early: The Berlin Viewing Platform

Fear of Landing

Fearful of losing my three euro investment, I picked up the bag and lift it over my head and into the gated area. I exited the elevator into a foyer with big glass doors which opened automatically as I approached. As I approached the clear wall, I could see the tarmac dotted with scattered planes. I chose up.

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Inaugural Flight: Flying On Scoot's A320ceo From Singapore to Subang!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Thanks to him, I was able to enjoy the hotel's breakfast and tarmac view in his room. With a light load, our aircraft lifted off quickly. On final approach to SZB's runway 15. On the day of departure My first stop of the day was to meet a good friend at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. This is the entrance leading to the hotel reception.

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Flying on New Year's Day With A New Airline from Frankfurt to Athens!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

To get there, you need to follow the signboard leading you to a lift and from the lower level, you can walk through the underpass to get to the other building. What I like about the interior of the terminals at this airport is they offer good view of the tarmac which allow great opportunity to take good photos of the aircraft.

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