Originally Posted by
Stratofreighter
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It is not that much about sensationalism anymore, it is about censorship.
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No, it is about preventing sensationalism.
According to the media, this was a blunder and a serious safety risk. According to LVNL, it was just a formality. I’m sure that it will be dealt with an internal safety investigation and that a trial by media is absolutely unnecessary.
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The runway had been inspected, and the runway lighting with the corresponding stopbars that protect against unauthorized entry onto the runway had been switched on.”
To me, that seems like a formality as the runway was not officially cleared for operation. Apart from that, the runway was safe to be used.
This media sensationalism only works in favour of anyone who is against the airport and the aircraft noise in their backyard. This gives them more reasons to complain.
Unfortunately, the LVNL drew more attention and fuelled the sensationalism by wanting this video, which basically shows a non-event, to be removed.