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