aircraft emergency

Fuel Dump Explained: Why Aircraft Jettison Fuel and How It Works

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By Aeruxo — Licensed Flight Dispatcher | 15+ Years in Airline Operations The message came through 22 minutes after departure: “ENGINE INDICATING ABNORMAL OIL PRESSURE. RETURNING TO BASE.” I already had the aircraft’s current fuel load on my screen—142 tonnes at takeoff, burning approximately 9 tonnes per hour per engine. Maximum landing weight for the … Read more

Emergency Landing Explained: What Really Happens and Why It’s Usually Safe

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By Aeruxo — Licensed Flight Dispatcher | 15+ Years in Airline Operations The call came in at 2:14 in the morning. “Dispatch, this is the captain on Hotel-Juliet-Lima. We have hydraulic pressure loss on system two. We’re declaring PAN PAN. Request priority handling at Incheon and emergency services on standby.” Within 90 seconds, I had … Read more