China Airlines Airbus A330 nearly runs off runway at Taipei Songshan Airport after Thrust Reverse and Spoiles fail

A China Airlines Airbus A330-300 registered as B-18302 performing CAL202 from Shanghai Pudong to Taipei Songshan landed with Thrust Reverses and Spoilers unable to deploy. The Aircraft was able to stop 10 meters from the end of the runway. In response, the crew applied maximum manual breaking managing to stop the aircraft 10 meters from the end of the runway. No severe injuries were reported and the aircraft was re-positioned at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport and has remained on the ground… (simpleflying.com) עוד...

Beutiful sight and not bad music either.

A thoroughly appreciated and well done Buzz job! Love to have seen it in person. (videos.whatfinger.com) עוד...

Royal Flying Doctor Service called in to help after pilot suffers a medical episode mid-flight

rescue of a pilot, who is believed to have suffered a medical episode while flying from Cairns to Redcliffe (Qld, Australia). The pilot, in a Cessna 208 was spotted by Air Traffic Control after he failed to land. (www.couriermail.com.au) עוד...

Alaska will hand out 'yellow card' for passengers not wearing face masks

Alaska Airlines will hand out 'yellow card' or formal warnings for passengers that are not wearing face coverings. (www.washingtonpost.com) עוד...

CAA rejects StarLux CEO to ban Airbus A330 from Taipei Songshan Airport

The Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) on Saturday July 4 has rejected a demand from StarLux Airlines to ban Airbus A330 from Taipei Songshan Airport due to short runway. On July 3, a China Airlines Airbus A330 lost Speed Brakes and Thrust Reverse causing the aircraft to come to a stop 10 meters from the end of the runway. The CAA argue that the 8,500 feet long runway is sufficient enough to handle these situations. (www.taiwannews.com.tw) עוד...

Six airlines vying to fill LIAT’s void

In the wake of LIAT’s collapse, six privately-owned airlines are vying to fill the void created by the regional airline. Shareholder governments of the airline last week reported that they are no longer able to prop up the ailing entity and that it would be liquidated. (guyanaaviation.com) עוד...

Former Navy A-7 fighter jet found at Virginia Museum of Transportation

The Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Va., welcomes guests from across the nation and around the world. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) עוד...