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Old 3rd Feb 2016, 07:25
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Size of aircraft

Reminds me of the inncident between the A380 and the CRJ in JFK.https://youtu.be/WJCqBQLTWmw

(Sorry Can't work out how to embed a youtube video, just link to it. Ifanyone can tell me how I will be forever in your debt )
This incident is clear on how airfield infrastructure has to adapt to aircraft increasing in size. The A320 family with sharklets installed increases the wingspan by 1.7m - 5 feet 6 inch.

Looks like the stands here would be fine if both a/c type had the older style winglets but with the sharklets it is surprising just how much more room is required for manoeuvre. Looks like someone hasn't calculated just the exact amount of room required when stand planning!

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