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

\ \ By Aeruxo — Licensed flight dispatcher (study guide) | 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 … Read more