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# 1	Accident Near Mangalore Airport - Possibly 2 Aircraft down Started 19th Feb 2020 by logansi Last post 10:32 by Squawk7700	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	123 replies	132.2k views
	Emergency services are currently on scene at 1 aircraft down near the Hume FWY, scanners show they are looking for a second. FR24 data has 2 planes within 150ft of each other at the same time - not looking good.
# 2	Ten fatalities in 9 weeks? Started 20th Feb 2020 by Dick Smith Last post 10:00 by cattletruck	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	15 replies	2.9k views
	In the latest Flight Safety Australia digest (Issue 129, Autumn 2020) on page 56 it lists the Australian accidents and incidents between 6 October and 16 December 2019. A quick glance shows that there were 10 fatalities in the 9 weeks. This seems a staggering amount. At that rate, with 15 times the traffic, the USA would have had 150 fataliti... Read More
# 3	Ultra Long Haul fuel efficiency Started 21st Feb 2020 by Fluke Last post 09:44 by cattletruck	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	3 replies	586 views
	Just reading a bit about this Project Sunrise. I saw this comment from the Lonely Planet founder on Linked In , which surprised me ! Usually the RAS puts out respectable information. Is the quoted 30% extra fuel burn fair dinkum or just juggling of figures ? ”I'd been wondering what that extra cost might be until Jan... Read More
# 4	Pay protected trips standard in European airlines? Started 21st Feb 2020 by tume Last post 10:13 by Hank Moody	Terms and Endearment	1 replies	7 views
	I am wondering if "pay protected" trips are standard in Europe or not. I can speak only from my experience and this seemed to be more of a standard in the US - certainly isn't in my current company. To clarify, I mean when I am flying my published roster and being over monthly guarantee company cancels the last trip of the month for whatever the re... Read More
# 5	Kobe Bryant killed in S76 crash Started 26th Jan 2020 by Cyclic Hotline Last post 09:29 by Senior Pilot	Rotorheads	689 replies	708.0k views
	https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/26/kobe-bryant-killed-dead-helicopter-crash-in-calabasas/ A very high profile owner/operator. Read More
# 6	Hercules XV208 - 'Snoopy' Started 21st Feb 2020 by tiny fireburn Last post 10:16 by dook	Aviation History and Nostalgia	1 replies	21 views
	I'm urgently seeking an image of Hercules XV208, 'Snoopy' in her role as the test bed for the TP400 engine for the Airbus A400M military freighter. (I already have the Marshall Aerospace shot of her on finals). The image needs to be suitably high resolution, for publishing. If you can help, please contact me on [email][email protected] Read More
# 7	We will ask people to take leave Started 21st Feb 2020 by blubak Last post 07:38 by Colonel_Klink	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	3 replies	1.3k views
	Oh yeh good idea,it will get refused as always Read More
# 8	Debris Found in Undelivered 737MAx FUEL TANKS Started 19th Feb 2020 by Longtimer Last post 09:39 by cattletruck	Rumours & News	46 replies	23.6k views
	[h1]737 Max: Debris found in planes' fuel tanks[/h1] [list] [*]1 hour ago [/list] [url=https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/86C8/production/_110940543_gettyimages-1132062485-1.jpg][img]https://theairlinewebsite.com/applications/core/interface/imageproxy/imageproxy.php?img=https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/... Read More
# 9	Caption Competition Mk II Started 17th Dec 2019 by Buster Hyman Last post 10:08 by Hydromet	Military Aviation	1.3k replies	91.9k views
	[QUOTE=Kiltrash;10642121]Not a Caption. Buster has gone missing; he has had the call from Goodison Park[/QUOTE] Couldn't do much worse than the last 6! :mad: Anyway...many thanks Kilty. Always an honour. Seeing we're on a theme...
# 10	Pegasus accident in SAW; just reported Started 5th Feb 2020 by spammers1 Last post 09:20 by Jump Complete	Rumours & News	262 replies	288.5k views
	Third runway excursion for pgs.this time in SAW . Hope everyone ok Read More
# 11	Is Bell testing a multi-fenestron? Started 19th Feb 2020 by skadi Last post 10:16 by cattletruck	Rotorheads	28 replies	5k views
	Strange design :hmm: [url=https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3728807067159823&id=100000916985248]Bell 429 Fenestron[/url] skadi Read More
# 12	A380 'Hovering' Started 16th Feb 2020 by Dubaian Last post 01:37 by Lake1952	Rumours & News	69 replies	125.3k views
	Video from Sky News. https://news.sky.com/video/storm-dennis-etihad-plane-struggles-to-land-at-london-heathrow-airport-11935547 (If it also has an ad apologies) Read More
# 13	Ukrainian Aircraft down in Iran Started 8th Jan 2020 by Tokyo Geoff Last post 18:58 by ATC Watcher	Rumours & News	601 replies	1.5M views
	ISNA are reporting as per title. Read More
# 14	WTH CASA to stop issuing ASIC's ? Started 20th Feb 2020 by mcoates Last post 10:43 by Stickshift3000	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	17 replies	2.2k views
	With all of the who hard around the stupid bits of plastic which have absolutely no bearing on security outside of the international airports (in my opinion) CASA have decided to stop issuing ASIC's themselves. I find this just unbelievable and confusing that the safety regulator who is a big part of making us having this operational system doesn... Read More
# 15	Maintaing rwy hdg in case of EO during takeoff - A320 Started 19th Feb 2020 by Rocket3837 Last post 07:57 by Whatsitallabout	Tech Log	24 replies	5.7k views
	Hi all, is it mandatory to maintain rwy hdg during takeoff in case of Eng failure until 1500ft? Some instructors in my company claim that it is Airbus policy but I can not find a ref.... They even prohibit turning downwind for circuit for landing until reaching 1500 ft..... Any thought? Read More
# 16	BA cancel all flights to and from China due to Coronavirus Started 29th Jan 2020 by jafar Last post 05:23 by Senior Pilot	Rumours & News	251 replies	79.2k views
	Coronavirus: BA suspends flights to and from mainland China - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51292590 What are you thoughts? Read More
# 17	C130 down NE Cooma Started 23rd Jan 2020 by pinkpanther1 Last post 06:44 by Senior Pilot	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	303 replies	237.9k views
	Reports of a US registered C130 down near Cooma. SAR choppers heading out now. From NSWRFS: The NSW Rural Fire Service is investigating reports of a serious incident involving an aircraft in southern NSW this afternoon. Contact was lost with a Large Air Tanker which was working in the Snowy Monaro area. Local ground crews indicate the air... Read More
# 18	Flights from China Started 31st Jan 2020 by dragon man Last post 02:59 by Australopithecus	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	213 replies	80.8k views
	Are we out of step here? Shouldn’t all flights to and from China be stopped? Interested in all thoughts, not a Qantas bashing thread. https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/6000-quarantined-italian-c... Read More
# 19	2020: Dutch ATC legally threatens public media after EHAM runway blunder revealed. Started 17th Feb 2020 by Stratofreighter Last post 22:44 by lomapaseo	Rumours & News	38 replies	21.7k views
	...read it at https://www.aviation24.be/airports/amsterdam-schiphol-ams/sixteen-aircraft-safely-landed-on-unavailable-runway/ The issue is a bit too complex to fully describe in a "forum subject header" Dutc... Read More
# 20	"Leaving FL" Call Started 14th Feb 2020 by Wizofoz Last post 21:36 by Capt Fathom	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	69 replies	20.9k views
	There is one controller in Melbourne (132.2 last night) who has a thing about aircraft reporting, while identified, that they are leaving their cruising flight level. His favourite trick is to not give a progressive descent clearance- to wait till you are approaching you assigned level and ask for further clearance before saying "OH! Missed your l... Read More
# 21	Babcock Offshore to exit market?? Started 18th Feb 2020 by helicrazi Last post 09:52 by Blackhawk9	Rotorheads	21 replies	4.9k views
	https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/babcock-eyes-offshore-exit-as-competition-intensifies/136807.article Read More
# 22	EK17 done two attempts in Manchester- and now off to AMS Started 9th Feb 2020 by Cralis Last post 00:06 by amos2	Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)	86 replies	63.5k views
	Anyone able to find out what EK17, Dubai to Manchester is doing? It arrived in the Uk did a lot of holding, two attempts at Manchester and is now off to Europe, possibly Amsterdam but it’s very high compared to similar approaching aircraft
# 23	Flybe in trouble ? Started 12th Jan 2020 by Nil further Last post 18:20 by cats_five	Rumours & News	266 replies	165.9k views
	If this is true https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/regional-airline-flybe-in-frantic-bid-to-stave-off-collapse-11907407 Doesnt look good Read More
# 24	Delta emergency @ LAX, dumps fuel on school playground. Started 14th Jan 2020 by bnt Last post 21:24 by Spooky 2	Rumours & News	248 replies	134.7k views
	[url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-14/plane-dumps-fuel-on-students-on-school-playground-en-route-to-lax-officials-say]LA Times report[/url]: [QUOTE]An airplane returning to Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday morning dropped jet fuel onto a school playground, striking several students at Park Avenue Elementary School in... Read More
# 25	GT says fatal 737 MAX crashes caused by 'incompetent crew.' Started 23rd Jan 2020 by MelbourneFlyer Last post 13:19 by halas	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	185 replies	72.2k views
	Everybody's favourite Aviation Expert Geoffrey Thomas is in Seattle for the Boeing 777X first test flight. We all know he is a Boeing fan and apologist but a friend who follows him on Facebook sent me these comments he made there about the 737 MAX. [QUOTE]The overriding problem with the MAX is badly trained and incompetent crew. Far more to come... Read More