Aerotime
OCTOBER 28, 2024
With the resulting drop in height of the right-hand side of the aircraft, the plane’s number two engine cowling also contacted the tarmac, with the aircraft coming to rest on its right-hand side. Airport authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the failure of the drain cover and surrounding tarmac area.
Ask Captain Lim
JULY 13, 2025
Passengers might notice the plane moving slowly on the tarmac. During take-off, pilots rely on calculated thrust settings and critical speeds such as V1, the decision point after which take-off must continue. From engine start-up to taxiing, every action is deliberate and methodical.
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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
MAY 17, 2025
You are able to view the traffic of the tarmac from the windows of the corridor which lead to the end of the pier. With the reverse thrust, we slowed down to taxi speed. There are a few cafes to enjoy a meal before departure. Let's check out the gates. This is BA Cityflyer ERJ-190 E1. The walkway towards the gates.
Flying Magazine
JULY 7, 2025
READ MORE: Airlines and Pilots Don’t See Eye to Eye on Autonomous Flights Aerodynamic lift and vectored thrust come from two pairs of ducted propellers running on kerosene-powered engines, mounted outside the main hull. Helium contributes only about 60 percent of the lift—the shape of the balloon forms a giant wing, providing the rest.
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Witnesses and airport surveillance footage captured the moment when the Airbus A330’s powerful thrust dislodged sections of the newly resurfaced runway. As the plane accelerated, fragments of tarmac were seen being thrown into the air behind it, creating a visible trail of debris.
Ask the Pilot
AUGUST 5, 2024
Imagine what it’s like slinging suitcases out on the tarmac when the mercury hits triple digits. Jet engines don’t like this low-density air either, producing less thrust. Aerodynamically, warmer air is less dense than cooler air, meaning that in hot weather a wing produces less lift. beyond which operation isn’t permitted.
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
His body was thrown down onto the tarmac below. The report concluded that the cause of the accident was “unlawful interference by the hijackers which resulted in loss of engine thrust due to fuel exhaustion”. Captain Abate and the First Officer were among the survivors.
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