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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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A Look At Why Certain Aircraft Need Tail Stands

Simple Flying

Have you ever noticed a pole protruding from the tail of a certain aircraft and reaching down to the ground? Known as a tail stand, it is used to support the rear of the aircraft and prevent it from tipping downwards during loading and unloading.

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White Tail Aircraft: A Brief Guide

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When assessing the state of a manufacturer's order and delivery books, the term 'white tail' is one that you might come across. But what exactly does the term white tail mean in terms of aircraft? Such planes are not typically a good sign for a planemaker, as any unsold asset is never good. Let's take a closer look and find out.

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LATAM Boeing 777 Suffers Tail Strike During Milan Takeoff

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A LATAM jet departing Italy for Brazil suffered a tail strike on takeoff, in what can only be described as a rather strange incident, as reported by The Aviation Herald. However, while rotating, the jet struck its tail on the runway. CCTV shows LATAM Brasil 777-300 tail strike incident while departing Milan Malpensa Airport on Tuesday.

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American Airlines Registers New Boeing 737 MAX 8 With Former United Airlines Tail Number

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American Airlines has recently taken delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8 , registered as N315UA a tail number once used by United Airlines.

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Caught On Video: LATAM Boeing 777-300 Severe Tail Strike Incident At Milan Malpensa

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A LATAM Airlines Boeing 777-300ER suffered a significant tail strike incident at Milans largest airport on July 9th with a video of the incident showing the aircraft scraping the tail against the surface of the runway for a significant distance as it attempted to climb out of its departure airport.

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