Aerotime

APRIL 9, 2025

VAS will manage the teardown of the aircraft through its partnership with Tarmac Aerosave which is based in Tarbes, France. Both Luthansa Airbus A380s, registered D-AIME and D-AIMF, were withdrawn from service in 2020 and placed in storage, while the Malaysia Airlines A380, registered 9M-MNC, was also stored in 2020.

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Tarmac Airlines Airline 275

Aerotime

JANUARY 31, 2025

Officials from South Koreas Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) have announced that the investigation will begin on February 3, 2025, while the aircraft remains on the tarmac at the airport.

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Tarmac Tail 271

Simple Flying

APRIL 12, 2025

The dismantling of the aircraft will be performed by VAS Aero Services, in partnership with Tarmac Aerosave. The old superjumbo jets will support A380s currently in service with airlines by providing operators and maintenance teams with spare parts necessary to keep A380s airworthy and safe for passenger operations.

Tarmac 105

Tarmac Jet Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 31, 2024

While the typical journey from Houston to San Jos, Costa Rica, takes about three and a half hours, the flight sat on the tarmac for the entire duration and more. A United Airlines flight recently suffered a significant delay, leading to turmoil from frustrated passengers and an unfortunate memory in the books.

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Tarmac Airlines Airline Weather 122

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 8, 2024

TARMAC Aerosave, an aircraft maintenance and storage company with locations in France and Spain, has opened its second dedicated Airbus A380 maintenance hangar at Teruel Airport (TEV), Spain.

Tarmac 105

Tarmac Hangar 105

Simple Flying

APRIL 21, 2025

The dismantling of the aircraft will be performed by VAS Aero Services, in partnership with Tarmac Aerosave. The old superjumbo airframes will support A380s currently in service with airlines by providing operators and maintenance teams with spare components necessary to keep active airframes airworthy. Vas announced the deal on April 8th.

Tarmac 111

Tarmac Airlines Airline 111

Cranky Flier

DECEMBER 24, 2024

We are hopeful to repeat last year’s early morning spotting event on the tarmac thanks to the team at LAX. Stay tuned for those details. And yes, weve again teamed up with NYC Aviation to make sure we’re lined up with the SpotLAX event so that you’ll have opportunities to hang out all weekend long.

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Tarmac Airplanes Airlines Airline 130

Aerotime

JULY 21, 2024

It will house a more than 20,000 square meter temperature-controlled hangar, stores, workshops, and a dedicated tarmac. According to the latest Gulf Air statement released on July 21, 2024, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain will build the MRO complex. For Gulf Air, it will be the first purpose-built MRO facility.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Tarmac Cabin Crew Hangar 291

Simple Flying

JULY 7, 2024

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) police officers responded to an unusual situation on Saturday as a shirtless man ran across the tarmac. The suspect was a passenger inside the terminal and beached security after experiencing a mental health crisis.

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Tarmac 89

Aerotime

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Emirates said the platform features photorealistic, high-fidelity, fully modeled cabin interiors of Airbus A380, Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft, plus emergency slides, tarmac, air bridges and different views of water and land. The training will be supported with hyper-realistic audio and images.

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Cabin Crew Tarmac 283

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).

Tarmac 257

Tarmac Runway Airlines Airline 257

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The wingless airframe was towed onto the tarmac, and safety measures were taken. Photo by Gary Daniels The Saturday of week 106, December 7 th , was cold with deteriorating weather as the aircraft was tugged to the tarmac for another attempt to start the right engine. Mains were choked.

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Tarmac Cockpit Hangar Weather 105

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 283

Airline Economics

MAY 15, 2024

TARMAC Aerosave, an industrial group specialising in aircraft and engines storage, maintenance and recycling, appoints Christian Ceruti as chief commercial and development officer (CCDO). Ceruti took over as CCDO on May 2. He succeeds Frédéric Denise. “I’m proud to take on this new role.

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Tarmac 59

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The lounge features a glass facade offering tarmac views, and amenities like workstations, and seating for both relaxation and productivity. The new 24/7 lounge is located in a dedicated space on the upper level of the existing GBIA lounge in the Terminal 1 international area.

Tarmac 117

Tarmac Airlines Airline 117

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

There will also be other inter-island services plus flights from both Palma and Ibiza to Alicante (ALC) and Valencia (VLC) on the Spanish mainland where the Twin Otters can land on tarmac runways through the use of retractable wheels affixed to their floats. Flights are planned to operate on 365 days per year.

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Tarmac Runway Airlines Airline 267

Simple Flying

JANUARY 7, 2025

With school holidays in Australia drawing to a close, this weekend is a great opportunity for aviation enthusiasts and families to head to the HARS Museum in New South Wales.

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Tarmac Jet 105

Simple Flying

APRIL 5, 2025

Southwest Airlines has been recognized by avgeeks and avid travelers alike for its seemingly speedy taxis across airport tarmacs. However, a viral TikTok Southwest pilot sets the record straight on how fast pilots taxi.

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Tarmac Pilot Airlines Airline 116

Aerotime

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This facility, which was built for French maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) firm Tarmac Aerosave, boasts 34-meter-high walls and a 95-meter span, and was built with a modular constructive technology, referred to as ‘Construction 2.0.’ by Spantech. “We have a philosophy that we call ‘Construction 2.0.’

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Hangar Tarmac Lift Approach 297

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Coming just a few days after Nuuk Airport (GOH) in Greenland opened a new passenger terminal, the facility has now cut the ribbon on its new 2,200m (7,216ft) tarmac runway.

Runway 291

Runway Tarmac Airlines Airline 291

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 23, 2024

French company TARMAC Aerosave has acquired three Airbus A380s that will be recycled for parts to support the global A380 fleet. TARMAC Aerosave has played a key role in returning A380 airframes to service within the past couple of years, although the three aforementioned aircraft will be scrapped for parts.

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Tarmac 105

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 23, 2024

TARMAC Aerosave has acquired three Airbus A380s that will be recycled for parts to support the global A380 fleet.

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Tarmac 116

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Automated aircraft docking to their assigned gates significantly minimizes delays and accidents at tarmacs. The increase in air travel in recent years has resulted in congestion at airports, further increasing the risk of accidents.

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Tarmac Jet 122

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 24, 2025

SriLankan Airbus A330 business class Other airlines offer tarmac transfers As you can see, this post is specifically about airlines offering a chauffeur service to and from the airport. This is different than some of the airlines that offer tarmac transfers between planes and lounges.

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Airlines Airline Tarmac 104

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The sonic brand video was filmed in four locations across Saudi Arabia, including a live orchestra on the tarmac, a violin at The Edge of the World, a nay at KAFD, and an oud in Diriyah. This was composed and recorded at Abbey Road Studios, the 94-year-old iconic musical hub in London. Thats some beautiful boarding music!

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Tarmac Approach Airlines Airline 94

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

With no passenger traffic at TEV, it serves as an aircraft maintenance and storage site for the TARMAC Aerosave, with a capacity of over 140 airplanes. Certified by the Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA) in February 2013, the airport was converted from a military base.

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Tarmac Airplanes 119

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

Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

Undeterred by the arrival of a cold and wet winter, the diehard volunteers at the HARS Museum have lined up another weekend of Tarmac Days between Friday, July 12 and Sunday, July 14. Cockpits will be open for visitors to explore classic aircraft, including MiG Fighter jets, a Grumman Tracker and a Huey Cobra helicopter gunship.

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Cockpit Tarmac Jet 116

Simple Flying

APRIL 14, 2025

Tricky weather, flight diversion, and a regional airport with no Customs and Border Protection staffing all resulted in hundreds of passengers spending an uncomfortable night inside airplanes in Montgomery, Alabama.

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Tarmac Weather Airplanes Airlines 89

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

Simple Flying

MAY 28, 2024

We have all seen how a few wheels support the entire aircraft during landing and on the tarmac. Have you ever wondered how these gigantic structures work? An aircraft landing gear may look tiny and straightforward compared to the aircraft itself, but it is an equally complex component of the aircraft.

Tarmac 111

Tarmac 111

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

On Monday, the US Department of Transportation released its Air Travel Consumer Report for August 2024, a monthly roundup of key operational metrics, including on-time performance, flight cancelations, tarmac delays, mishandled baggage and personal mobility devices and incidents involving animals.

Tarmac 105

Tarmac Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

MARCH 3, 2025

A Delta Air Lines employee was struck by a catering truck on the tarmac at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport last Wednesday morning, leading to hospitalization and sparking an ongoing investigation by airport and airline officials, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Tarmac 104

Tarmac Airlines Airline 104

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

These employees handle tasks such as cleaning aircraft interiors, taking out the trash, and assisting passengers in wheelchairs at Charlotte Airport, a key hub for American Airlines, which runs the vast majority of the flights from the airport. RELATED American, Frontier aircraft clip wings on tarmac at Boston Logan Airport: video The post US airports (..)

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Air Traffic Control Tarmac Weather Airlines 257

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.

Tarmac 105

Tarmac 105

Aviation Bussiness News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

TARMAC Aerosave has extended its contract with Safran Aircraft Engines, reinforcing their collaboration in engine maintenance. TARMAC Aerosave delivered its first RBS-equipped engine in April 2024. Alexandre Brun, chief executive of TARMAC Aerosave, said: TARMAC Aerosave was the first MRO to be ready for RBS installations.

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Tarmac Airlines Airline 40

Aviation Bussiness News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

TARMAC Aerosave has opened its fourth maintenance hangar at its Teruel site in Spain. The €15 million investment brings TARMAC Aerosave’s total number of maintenance hangars to seven: four in Teruel, two in Tarbes, and one in Toulouse. Its fire-resistant PVC roof and weather-resistant design further enhance safety and durability.

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Tarmac Hangar Weather 40