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QF2 Emergency descent
Hardly a major, air con/pressurization issues and a divert to Perth Qantas A380 descended rapidly before forced landing - World - NZ Herald News
Passengers shocked by 2500 feet per minute descent rate!
Passengers shocked by 2500 feet per minute descent rate!
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According to the ABC, a Qantas spokesman said that air conditioning is non-essential.
Sydney-bound Qantas plane makes 30,000ft emergency descent after air conditioning fails - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
It appears Andrew McGinnes is also quoted as inferring that the aircraft could have continued to Dubai at 10,000ft. The only issue is that it would have been a little bumpy.
Fuel?
Sydney-bound Qantas plane makes 30,000ft emergency descent after air conditioning fails - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
It appears Andrew McGinnes is also quoted as inferring that the aircraft could have continued to Dubai at 10,000ft. The only issue is that it would have been a little bumpy.
Fuel?
Passengers shocked by 2500 feet per minute descent rate!