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Man arrested on SYD airport tarmac after trying to jump into plane cargo hold

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A 30-year-old man was arrested at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) after breaching airport security, entering the tarmac and attempting to enter the cargo hold of a Sri Lankan Airlines aircraft. The man appears to have reached the platform leading to the aircraft cargo area.

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Air Atlanta 747 freighter rejects takeoff from taxiway at Riyadh Airport 

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Data from Flightradar24 shows that the aircraft taxied from the cargo apron located at the northwestern end of the airfield at 00:28 before taxying down to the taxiway leading to runway 33R. Simple mathematics determines that the aircraft came to a halt with just 100 feet (30 meters) of tarmac ahead of it.

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WFS boosts handling capacity in Madrid with fifth cargo terminal

Aviation Bussiness News

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) says it has increased cargo handling capacity by 60% at Madrid’s Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport with the opening of its fifth cargo terminal. WFS has signed a 30-year lease on the new building which increases the organisation’s total cargo facility footprint in Madrid to 17,000 sqm.

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Qantas A330 rips up runway during takeoff in Perth: video

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As the plane accelerated, fragments of tarmac were seen being thrown into the air behind it, creating a visible trail of debris. Witnesses and airport surveillance footage captured the moment when the Airbus A330’s powerful thrust dislodged sections of the newly resurfaced runway.

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British Airways A319 hydraulic leak injures ground staff, forces evacuation 

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According to a report published by the Aviation Herald, the ground crew went to close one of the aircraft’s two lower deck cargo doors following the completion of the loading of passenger baggage. A fumes alarm was triggered prompting an emergency evacuation on the tarmac.

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DHL Express electrifies a third of its ground handling equipment at Brussels Airport

Aviation Bussiness News

Over the past days and weeks, the cargo transporter has put 11 electric tractors (which can tow up to four cargo containers) and 13 electric container lifts, belly loaders and pushbacks into operation at the airport. The necessary charging infrastructure will be provided by Brussels Airport both on the tarmac and at its own buildings.

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Something Fishy Arrives to Seattle on Alaska Airlines

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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).

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