Industry Pushes Improvements In Aircraft Recovery Prep

FedEx Boeing 767 with failed nose gear

According to iGA Istanbul Airport, its handling of this FedEx Boeing 767 with a failed nose gear on May 8 is an example of successful aircraft recovery.

Credit: iGA Istanbul Airport
Aircraft recovery is a complex process that requires significant technical knowledge and specialized equipment, but the lines between regulation, standards and preparedness are often blurred. Runway incidents are rare, but they have been on the rise lately. Some recent examples include a FedEx...
Keith Mwanalushi

Keith Mwanalushi primarily writes about the global commercial aviation aftermarket and has more than 10 years of experience covering it. He is based…

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