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[Diblo @Avifric]

@AokoOtieno_ @FGaitho237 Shikilia Hapo Aoko.
Rudia tena Nyar Onagi.
Wapi nduru

[Diblo @Avifric]

Omwami, enough with the theatrics. Sit down with Babu and all the principals and iron out your differences.
If Babu wants to lead his party, let him be the party leader, Then you the presidency, take the presidential ticket and build alliances with other parties. Stop forming a coalition within your own house.
You left ODM to build something better, not to repeat the same divisions.
Put Kenya before your egos. Unite, or risk disappointing the very Kenyans who believed in you. Kenya first. 🇰🇪
@edwinsifuna

[Breaking Aviation News & Videos @aviationbrk]

Iranian media has reported that the U.S and Israel carried out a strike on Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran, though officials have yet to release detailed information about the extent of the damage.

Mehr News Agency published images it said were related to the attack on the airport, but did not provide further clarification on casualties or infrastructure losses.

Mehrabad International Airport, located in western Tehran, is one of Iran’s largest and busiest airports, serving domestic routes and some international and official flights.

[FL360aero @fl360aero]

Visuals from DXB : In a shocking development to civil aviation today, Dubai (DXB) & Al Maktoum (DWC), Doha (DOH), Bahrain (BAH) and Kuwait (KWI) airports have suspended operations indefinitely.

Thousands of passengers stranded as airspace closes across the Gulf countries.

Dubai Airports confirms that all flight operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) are suspended until further notice.

#airspace #airport

[Breaking Aviation News & Videos @aviationbrk]

Bullet holes were found on the wing of an American Airlines 737 MAX 8 after landing in Miami from Colombia, according to media reports.

Flight AA923 landed at Miami International Airport on Monday when a routine post-flight inspection found the puncture marks on the aircraft's right aileron.

"The aircraft was immediately removed from service for further inspection and repair. We will work closely with all relevant authorities to investigate this incident," American Airlines said in a statement.

[FL360aero @fl360aero]

On the January 28, 2026, Alaska Airlines (Amazon Prime) flight 2616 (Airbus 330- 343, N5827K) emergency landing, NTSB said, both engines exhibited evidence of bird ingestion. However, flight crew observed the "ENG 1 FAULT" indication on the ECAM, followed by "ENG 1 FAIL" warning.

The flight crew initiated the ECAM procedures for the No. 1 (left) engine failure after a flock of birds struck during initial climb after take-off from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Kentucky.

On ground inspection revealed that damage and bird remnants were observed on the left engine nacelle (inside and outside of the inlet) and fan blades. The left engine fan had restricted rotation and was visibly misaligned.

The right engine had damage to the inlet cowl acoustic liner and bird remnants were found on the spinner and the exhaust nozzle, however, the right engine fan rotated freely.

Airport operations personnel stated that they recovered the remains of eight Canada geese after the event.

#aircraft #aviation

[FL360aero @fl360aero]

123 passengers were stranded inside a Lufthansa Airbus A320-271N passenger plane (D-AINT) overnight at Munich airport of Germany on Thursday.

Although the plane was not far away from the warm terminal of Munich (MUC), the passengers spent hours in the cold, without access to basic supplies.

Flight LH 2446 was scheduled to depart for the Danish capital Copenhagen (CPH) at 9:30 p.m. on February 19.

Instead of a routine flight, the situation turned dramatic due to a complete logistical breakdown in ground service at the Bavarian airport.

Passengers were transported by bus to the plane's remote parking lot despite repeated flight delays .

The plane was supposed to finally take off just before midnight, but it never happened. It was only after the people were loaded on board that the crew informed them that the flight was canceled.

Crew informed the passenger that all the bus drivers had gone home and the passengers were not allowed to leave the plane.

📸 courtesy: Karl-Josef Hildenbrand / dpa (for representation only).

#paxex

[Analytic Flying @analyticflying]

Yesterday's Emirates Dubai→Auckland flight (EK448) went so far south it went around entire Australian mainland!

Eastbound flight typically goes further south than great circle route to catch strong westerlies, but yesterday's flight almost avoided the whole of Australia!

[Ron Eisele @ron_eisele]

19 February 1985. China Airlines Flight 006, Boeing 747SP-09 N4522V survived a 30,000-foot plunge over the Pacific Ocean near San Francisco following failure of the No. 4 engine, while cruising at 41,000 ft. Twenty-four occupants were injured.

[FL360aero @fl360aero]

Córdoba Airport (LEBA/ODB) of Spain reopens this Saturday after closing a week ago due to the Guadalquivir River flooding with the passage of the Leonardo storm.

The rise in the Guadalquivir's water level (flooding of the Guadalquivir River exceeded 5.6 meters in height) caused part of the runway (03/21) to flood and be affected by mud.

Aena has announced on the social media networks that those who plan to fly from this Saturday, should check with their airline the status of the flight.

The airport staff worked "intensely to return to normality as soon as possible", after the water table was "very high" at the beginning of this week and complicated "the elimination of water and the recovery of operability in safe conditions".

#airport #flights

[aircraftmaintenancengineer @airmainengineer]

✈️ Understanding the Aircraft Wing – A Simple Guide

An aircraft wing isn’t just a flat surface that keeps a plane in the air. It’s a highly engineered system built to generate lift, provide control, enhance safety, and maximize efficiency throughout every phase of flight.

Here’s a breakdown of its key components:

🔹 Winglet
Found at the tip of the wing, the winglet reduces drag by limiting wingtip vortices. The result? Better fuel efficiency and improved performance.

🔹 Slats (Leading Edge)
Positioned at the front of the wing, slats extend forward during takeoff and landing. They increase lift at lower speeds and help delay aerodynamic stall.

🔹 Flaps (Trailing Edge)
Located at the rear of the wing, flaps extend downward to increase both lift and drag. This allows the aircraft to fly safely at slower speeds during takeoff and landing.

🔹 Ailerons
These control the aircraft’s roll. When one aileron moves up, the other moves down, allowing the aircraft to bank left or right.

🔹 Spoilers
Mounted on top of the wing, spoilers disrupt airflow to reduce lift. They assist with descent control and help slow the aircraft after landing.

🔹 Ground Spoilers
Fully deploy after touchdown to eliminate remaining lift. This transfers weight onto the wheels, improving braking effectiveness.

🔹 Flap Track Fairings
The streamlined structures beneath the wing that house and protect the flap mechanisms while minimizing drag.

🔹 Static Wicks
Small rods along the trailing edge that discharge static electricity, preventing interference with aircraft communication systems.

🔹 Hydraulic System
Powers the movement of slats, flaps, spoilers, and other control surfaces, ensuring smooth and reliable operation.

✈️ The aircraft wing is a finely balanced structure, carefully designed to manage lift, drag, stability, and efficiency — all working together to keep every flight safe and controlled.

[Breaking Aviation News & Videos @aviationbrk]

A StarSky Fokker 50 crashes shortly after departure from Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport, Somalia.

According to local reports all passengers have safely evacuated.

[Kenya Civil Aviation Authority @CAA_Kenya]

A meeting was held on 9th February , 2026, between #KCAA and Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) to initiate negotiations for the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The Authority has engaged sincerely and remains committed to ongoing constructive discussions.

Read statement:

[Breaking Aviation News & Videos @aviationbrk]

A LATAM pilot has been arrested while on duty by the Civil Police of São Paulo, suspected of participating in a gang involved in the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents.

Sérgio Antonio Lopes, 60, was arrested during boarding procedures for flight LA3900 (São Paulo/Congonhas–Rio de Janeiro/Santos Dumont).

The airline said in a statement, "LATAM Airlines Brazil confirms that it is aware of what happened this Monday morning (9/2) during the boarding procedures of flight LA3900 (São Paulo/Congonhas–Rio de Janeiro/Santos Dumont), in which one of its crew members was detained by police authorities. The flight operated normally, taking off and landing on time. LATAM informs that it has opened an internal investigation and is available to the authorities to collaborate with the investigations. The company vehemently repudiates any criminal action and reinforces that it follows the highest standards of safety and conduct."

Video: itatiaia

[Turbine Traveller @Turbinetraveler]

Beechcraft G36 Bonanza (N229TT) crash-landed on a busy intersection in Gainesville, Georgia, striking several cars after the pilot forced it down onto the road.

Despite threading through moving traffic and sustaining substantial damage, the pilot walked away.

[FL360aero @fl360aero]

An Aeromexico Boieng 787 Dreamliner aborted landing at Mexico City International Airport, (MEX), during an earthquake in Mexico City on 08 February.

As per "Skyline Coffee" which shared footage of the moment, the aircraft performed a go-around on the runway at Mexico City International Airport (AICM) while the capital was shaking.

Multiple other aircraft operating Flight (Volaris Y4143 (VOI143), AMX002, SLI831 and AMX935) to MEX remained on a holding pattern during the

earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale that struck the state of Oaxaca.

The epicenter was located at a depth of 20 kilometers. The epicenter was 5 km from Miauatlan de Porfirio Diaz. The tremors were felt in several regions of the country.

🎥 Courtesy: Skyline Coffee

#flight #aircraft

[Turbine Traveller @Turbinetraveler]

100-TONNE TAKEOFF WEIGHT ERROR CAUSED B777 TAIL STRIKE AT MILAN

On 9 July 2024, LATAM Boeing 777-300ER PT-MUG struck its tail during takeoff from Milan Malpensa after departing with performance data based on a 100-tonne weight error.

Investigators found the crew used 228.8 tonnes instead of the correct 328.4 tonnes when calculating takeoff performance for São Paulo.

The incorrect weight was verbally confirmed and entered into both pilots’ electronic flight bags. Since both devices used the same wrong figure, cross-checks matched and masked the error. No comparison was made with the loadsheet or FMC data.

The consequences were immediate:

• Reduced thrust setting
• Invalid performance solution (“V SPEEDS UNAVAILABLE”)
• Rotation and V-speeds far below safe values

Correct speeds should have been approximately:
V1 ≈ 172 knots
VR ≈ 181 knots

Instead, rotation began around the mid-140 knot range.

The aircraft pitched to 8.3° nose-up within seconds. Tail-strike protection activated, but the tail contacted the runway at about 160 knots.

By then the aircraft had passed the (incorrectly calculated) V1, making a rejected takeoff impossible.

A third pilot in the cockpit called for full TOGA thrust roughly 12 seconds after rotation began. The aircraft finally lifted off at 178 knots with only ~800 metres of runway remaining, crossing the opposite threshold at just 155 feet.

The crew declared an urgency, dumped 72 tonnes of fuel and returned safely. All 398 occupants were unharmed.

The event was later reclassified from serious incident to accident due to structural damage found during inspection.

[FL360aero @fl360aero]

Around 30 minutes after the departure, a Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (B-1546) returned back to Brussels Airport (BRU) of Belgium after necessary fuel dumping at 10,000 feet.

The inflight event took place when the aircraft was operating flight HU492 from Brussels to Beijing (PEK) at FL370 on 06 February 2026. Further details awaited.

Flight: https://t.co/50b9uUPiNM

#aircraft #aviation

[Francisco Cunha - ✈️ Aviation et al @OnDisasters]

OTD in 1933: a US Navy Travel Air biplane [Reg. Unknown] crashes in an airshow in San Diego (CA, US). The two crewmen died, including pioneer James Banning, that with Thomas C. Allen, became the first afro-american aviators to fly coast-to-coast. Plane stalled after take-off.

[Aviation @xAviation]

Qantas A380 disappears into thick fog climbing out of LAX! Look at that wing condensation 👀

📹: speedbirdhd