2012 built Royal Air Force Airbus A330-200MRTT Voyager (ZZ335) suffered Right MLG FWD Outboard tire burst during take-off at Nellis AFB (KLSV) on 16 January. The aircraft returned back for a safe landing. By – FL360Aero
January 2024
What happens if you flush while seated on the toilet on an airplane?
Flushing the toilet while seated on an airplane should not cause any harm or discomfort. The vacuum system used in airplane toilets is designed to handle flushing while someone is seated. However, it’s always a good idea to follow any specific instructions provided by the airline or cabin crew regarding toilet usage. Airplane toilets, also […]
2004 delivered KLM Boeing 777-206ER aircraft (PH-BQE) went off the paved surface
2004 delivered KLM Boeing 777-206ER aircraft (PH-BQE) went off the paved surface and got stuck in the mud in the act of towing at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Aircraft has been recovered from the situation and sent for maintenance. 📸Courtesy: Jacdec
Do passenger airplanes drop their water waste in mid-air?
Short answer: Water, yes. Waste, no. Let’s talk about Airbus A320, an aircraft with which I’m little familiar. When you flush your stuff down the toilet, it enters the waste management system of the A320. At this point, the system checks aircraft’s current altitude. When flying at cruise altitudes (33,000 – 36,000 feet), the air […]
How effective are winglets in improving an airplane’s aerodynamics?
The main motivation for using wingtip devices is the reduction of the wingtip vortices created by the wing, although winglets do not eliminate the tip effect, they reduce it considerably, so its main advantage is to reduce drag but this advantage has more implications than you can imagine. In general, we can say that fitting […]
FAA provided instructions for airlines to begin inspections for Boeing 737 Max 9
The Federal Aviation Administration released final instructions to airlines to begin conducting inspections of their 737 Max 9 planes Wednesday a move that will eventually allow them to fly again. The agency had grounded nearly 200 of the planes after an Alaska Airlines flight lost one of its door plugs mid-flight earlier this month. Alaska […]
Russian jet crashes carrying Ukrainian PoWs – Moscow
Within minutes of the crash, Russia claimed the military plane was carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew and three people accompanying them, without providing any evidence. Vyacheslav Gladkov, governor of Belgorod region, said all 74 people onboard had been killed in the crash. Sources within the Ukrainian military had told local media that the […]
Japan plane crash a reminder to be thankful for caring flight attendants
The New Year period is usually characterized by festivities and increased air travel. However, on 2 January, the mood of 367 passengers and 12 crew members was spoiled when the Japan Airlines aircraft they were traveling on was involved in a runway collision at Haneda Airport. This article highlights some of the commendable actions taken by the crew and the factors surrounding the successful evacuation […]
Delta Boeing 757 plane loses wheel while taxiing for takeoff
A 31-year-old (1992 built) Boeing 757-200 aircraft (N672DL) lost a nose wheel just before the take-off. On 20 January, while operating flight DL982 to Bogota (BOG), the aircraft had been cleared to taxi into position on Runway 27R , as it awaited take-off clearance. However, while taxiing onto the Runway, one of the wheels of the […]
Did you know : The Boeing 777X is not the first commercial airplane to offer a folding wing.
Infact, The Boeing 777-200 was originally designed with a much longer folding wing option in order to use airport gates that had been built to accommodate fleets of DC-10s/767s & save on fees. The 196 foot 11 inch wingspan, presented gate compatibility & taxiway congestion problems to many potential customers. Boeing’s solution was to offer […]
France A359 at Toronto on Jan 21st 2024, tail strike on landing/go around
An Air France Airbus A350-900, registration F-HTYH performing flight AF-356 from Paris Charles de Gaulle (France) to Toronto,ON (Canada), was landing on Toronto’s runway 24L when the aircraft bounced, increased the pitch and contacted the runway surface with its tail before climbing out to safety. The aircraft positioned for another approach to runway 24L about […]
How did pilots find out their position on the globe before their aircraft was equipped with GPS?
The British were the first to come up with an analogue ‘GPS’ system for aircraft. The HS-121 Trident (which by the way was the first aircraft to even perform an automatic landing in the late 60s) had an actual moving map in the cockpit that showed the pilots the live position of the aircraft. It was a world […]
An evacuation was initiated at Gran Canaria airport on a Transavia Boeing 737-8K2(WL) plane (PH-HXL) due to a possible fire in the baggage hold
An evacuation was initiated at Gran Canaria airport on a Transavia Boeing 737-8K2(WL) plane (PH-HXL) due to a possible fire in the baggage hold. No injuries reported,though most of the passengers left everything behind,few carried their belongings. 📸Ellert C. Pater Source- FL360Aero
Did Concorde expand in flight?
Due to the extreme frictional heating from flying at a sustained speed of more than twice the speed of sound, Concorde would expand in length by as much as 9 or 10 inches because of thermal expansion. Concorde the best aircraft to ever grace the skies expanded due to the kinetic heating on the airframe. […]
Why don’t airplanes have giant parachutes attached to them to save the plane and its passengers in times of emergency? Would it not be feasible to have this sort of parachute? If not, why?
In the pursuit of enhancing safety during emergencies, the notion of equipping airplanes with giant parachutes may initially appear appealing. However, upon closer examination, this idea proves to be impractical. Commercial airliners possess an immense weight, and the parachute system required to support such a monumental load would be substantial, leading to a significant reduction […]
A Korean Air plane carrying 289 people hit a parked Cathay Pacific aircraft while taxiing
A Korean Air plane carrying 289 people hit a parked Cathay Pacific aircraft while taxiing to a runway at northern Japan’s New Chitose Airport but caused no fire or injuries Tuesday, a local fire department said. Korean Air Lines’ initial assessment attributed the cause to a groundhandler that was towing the airplane in heavy snow, […]
Is it possible to design airplane wheels to spin on landing (e.g. using fan blades) to reduce tire wear?
Years ago, I asked that exact question to someone at Goodyear Aircraft Tires. I was sure no one else had ever thought about it and I would be hailed as a genius. Goodyear is one of the handful of major suppliers of aircraft tires and my friend there didn’t hesitate to respond, proving there’s rarely […]
Catering truck pierces fuselage of Airbus A321 on aft fuselage
Frankfurt, Germany yesterday. Catering truck pierces fuselage of Airbus A321 on aft fuselage when it was hit whilst parked at its parking stand V178. AIRBUS A321 – MSN 4672 D-AIDGSerial number 4672Type 321-231First flight date 05/04/2011Test registration D-AZAFPlane age 12.8 yearsSeat configuration Y200 SeatHex code 3C6487Engines 2 x IAE V2533-A5 Source – Airline Secret Exposed […]
B737 return to base after single passenger service unit deployed
A Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration HP-1534CMP performing flight CM-136 from Panama City (Panama) to Mexico City (Mexico), was climbing through FL250 out of Panama when the crew stopped the climb after a single passenger service unit (PSU) opened in flight releasing the passenger oxygen masks for seat row 26DEF. The crew decided to return […]
Why are 737 engines flat on the bottom?
The engines aren’t flat, their housing ( cowling ) is. But why are those flat? When the 737 first got designed in the sixties, it was envisioned to be a plane for small airports without much infrastructure. This meant it needed to be low on the ground so it could be accessed with only a […]
Understand the purpose of the Collector Grid
Have you ever noticed a distinct decrease in the noise level caused by airflow in the cockpit of an aircraft when the cabin pressure is approximately 2.1 pounds per square inch (psi) during ascent? Surprisingly, the airflow noise level remains the same and unchanged until the aircraft starts its descent and the cabin pressure decreases […]
A passenger boarded a B777, then opened a door and fell out of the plane
An Air Canada Passenger on flight from Toronto to Dubai opens cabin door before departure, fell about 20 feet to the ground, at Toronto Pearson International Airport sustaining injuries ! The passenger “boarded the aircraft normally” but then opened a cabin door instead of going to their seat, they said. The person sustained injuries from the […]
The door responsible for temporary grounding of Boeing B737MAX9 fleet, has been recovered by NTSB
The door responsible for temporary grounding of Boeing B737MAX9 fleet, has been recovered by NTSB. Investigators are currently examining the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 (N704AL) door plug and will send it to the NTSB Materials Laboratory in Washington,DC for further examination. FAA has issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive on B737MAX 9 variant for inspection on […]
Missing door plug of Alaska Airlines plane found in Oregon teacher’s backyard
The door plug from the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 that experienced a decompression after taking off from Portland International Airport (PDX) has been discovered in an Oregon backyard, according to National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) officials in the US. After the end of a news conference in which National Transportation Safety Board Chair […]
Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet have started the inspection of emergency exit doors
Airlines affected by grounding of their Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet have started the inspection of emergency exit doors, including those deactivated. On the 6th, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered an emergency inspection and temporary suspension of operations of Boeing ‘s 737 MAX 9 aircraft. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines in particular have purchased it […]
Are small planes unable to fly as high as large planes?
Small jets can fly as high as big jets. They’re ‘pressurized’ inside so pilots and passengers have plenty of oxygen without wearing masks. Jet engines can perform will at higher altitudes and regularly fly at and way above 18,000 feet, where the ‘Jet Routes’ are. A Cirrus Vision is the smallest of them, has a […]
Alaska Boeing 737 MAX9 suffers rapid depressurization and loss of emergency door and fuselage components
Alaska Boeing 737 MAX9 suffers rapid depressurization and loss of window and fuselage components. The flight was from Portland Oregon to Ontario International Airport in San Bernardino County, California. It departed Portland at 4:40 p.m. and was back on the ground in Portland around 5:30 p.m. UPDATE ALASKA GROUNDS 737 MAX9 11:40 p.m. Pacific time, […]
A Cross Section of the A350 Wing
A close-up of the cross section of the A350’s wing showing the 35 layers of Carbon Fibre which go into the making of the wing. 📸 Bruce Adams The A350’s wing is made from carbon-fibre reinforced plastic, a lightweight carbon composite. This is created by arranging microscopically thin carbon fibres into a matrix with a […]
How long can a Boeing 777 fly without refueling?
A Boeing 777 has a maximum range of approximately 9,395 nautical miles (17,395 kilometers) when fully loaded with passengers and cargo. However, factors such as wind conditions, flight altitude, and payload can affect the actual distance it can fly without refueling. The aircraft is also equipped with a fuel-saving feature called “Eco Throttle,” which can […]
Will there be recommendations on flame proof protective coatings on fuselage, or at least vulnerable areas of wings and center fuselage ?
Apart from the sad loss of life of Coast Guard DHC-8 Dash 8 aircraft (JA772A) crews, what we saw yesterday at Japan-Haneda Airport’s Runway 34R, was not less an effort comparable to Sully Sullenberger’s heroics on US Airways Flight 1549 in 2009. The safe evacuation of 379 passengers and crew members within 90 seconds shows […]
Japan Airlines plane bursts into flames with 379 people on board, all escaped.
Visit Aeropeep Blog A Japan Airlines plane was engulfed in flames after landing at Haneda Airport on Tuesday. JAL516 flight Airbus A350 plane collided with the coast guard plane Bombardier DHC-8-315 at Tokyo Haneda airport. Incredibly 367 passengers and 12 crew all escaped safely but unknown about crew of the coast guard plane. Live video […]
What are the chances of accidentally deploying the reverse thrust while the aircraft is still on air, just about to land?
The chances of accidentally deploying reverse thrust while an aircraft is still in the air, just about to land, are extremely low. Modern aircraft are equipped with safety features and mechanisms to prevent such accidental deployment. Pilots are trained to follow strict procedures and to use multiple safeguards to ensure the safe operation of the […]