Just heard that Ayers Rock aerodrome is closed due to disabled aircraft on runway. Apparently a departing heavy had a hydraulic failure & is now blocking the runway.

DF.

One of those puss bucket Boeing jobbies I hear. :p

And, from NAIPS:

C8/04 REVIEW C7/04
THR RWY 13 DISP 875M
OPR LENGTH AVBL 1700M (DISABLED ACFT TYPE B737 LOCATED ADJ TO ORIGINAL THR RWY 13)
FROM 01 200644 TO 01 210230 EST

Must be still there. I see both B737 services to SYD and CNS cancelled today

Maybe they'll turn it into a McDonalds burger joint. It might be the cheaper option.

Why didn't he just ferry out one inop?

Oh, thats right, only two engines :E

Revenge, revenge for the slighted 146! Two hydraulic failures in 737s and a fumes in a 330! Welcome to the Dark Side, :} :} :}

I'd love to see some pictures, anyone......