SQ A380 emergency landing in Baku due to low cabin pressure
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"Some more problems are due to appear and Airbus will update and do the work to fix them."
Let's hope it doesn't lead to any loss of life each time that happens!
Let's hope it doesn't lead to any loss of life each time that happens!
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To compare the introduction of the composite structure of the A380 to that of the risk analysis for an aging aircraft such as the 747 and draw a meaningful conclusion is futile.
In the subject of discussion we are indeed fortunate that whatever combination of multiple uncertainties caused such damage, we have been presented with the opportunity to learn and improve and I have confidence in that process.
In the subject of discussion we are indeed fortunate that whatever combination of multiple uncertainties caused such damage, we have been presented with the opportunity to learn and improve and I have confidence in that process.
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GYD/UBBB
Originally posted by dmussen:
Baku has 2 non-intersecting which are slightly offset. The longest runway is runway 16/34 and is 4000m long and is CAT III equipped, plenty of stopping distance for an A380 even above MLW me thinks.
We regularly land on the shorter 18/36 (3200m and 3065m resp.) and even at MLW this is no problem for a 744 or 748.
The infrastructure in UBBB is very good, ATC is quit capable, it's not a very busy airport and weather is rarely an issue even when strong winds persist, these are mostly straight down the runway.
Spoke yesterday to a young English lady passenger. Apart from general terror and a swift descent she complimented the crew given mountainous terrain and a calm fix for the problem. It was explained that Azer. was the "way to go" given a potentially hostile reaction from the folk to the south. The runway in use was 800 m. short for a 380 and the time spent on the ground was OK except for the mum's with babes in arms who had a hard time.
We regularly land on the shorter 18/36 (3200m and 3065m resp.) and even at MLW this is no problem for a 744 or 748.
The infrastructure in UBBB is very good, ATC is quit capable, it's not a very busy airport and weather is rarely an issue even when strong winds persist, these are mostly straight down the runway.
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Indeed. Baku has 4000 and 3200m runways, which is more than enough for A380. As a referance LHR has 3900m and 3600m runways.
800m? Im surprised no one commented on that yet.
800m? Im surprised no one commented on that yet.
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According to Flightradar24, 9V-SKE has flown from Baku to Singapore on 12 January as SIA8860 : 9V-SKE - Singapore Airlines - Flightradar24
