Industry Updates

Airspeed data discrepancies triggered disengagement of the autoflight systems in two airplanes.

Many systems failed and several were degraded during an approach to Bangkok.

Freighter was too heavy for the available runway.   By Mark Lacagnina The following information…

The 737 encountered a mountain wave on approach.

Business jet was slow to accelerate for takeoff, then could not be stopped.

An Airbus nearly overran a wayward Pilatus.

The Falcon’s wheel brakes overheated during a series of accelerate-stop runs.

An arrestor bed saved a regional jet from plunging down a steep slope.

Several critical systems were not available for the emergency landing.

No taxi briefing, no taxiway signs and a nonassertive controller contributed to a risky takeoff.