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Korean Air plane overshoots runway in the Philippines

Korean Air Lines plane overshot a runway on Sunday while landing in poor weather.

When a Korean Air Lines plane overshot a runway on Sunday while landing in poor weather in the Philippines with 173 passengers and crew on board, a great tragedy was averted. The Cebu International Airport was closed as a result of the stalled aircraft, but according to the authorities, everyone on board was safe.

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According to reports, an Airbus A330 from Incheon City in South Korea reportedly overshot the runway at Mactan Island in Cebu, leading to the airport’s indefinite closure. According to a statement from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, “all passengers are safe and are being attended by ground staff.”

At the end of the single runway at the Mactan Cebu International Airport on Monday, the plane was still stranded in the grass, forcing the airport to close. The Associated Press news agency stated that the plane’s nose and front underbelly were severely damaged.

Due to weather and plane malfunctions Korean Air #KE631 (likely due to an earlier landing attempt) we were informed to prepare for emergency landing procedures in Cebu at around 11:10-11:25pm local time 10/23/22. We braced ourselves and the pilot landed as best as possible pic.twitter.com/txDqLV6CcT

— A. Brown (@ABrown27656891) October 23, 2022

In bad weather, the plane made two attempts to land before overrunning the runway on the third try. As local rescue personnel were being sent to the area, all passengers made a quick emergency exit using the aircraft’s escape slides.

The airline stated in regards to flight KE361 that “passengers have been escorted to three local hotels and an alternative flight is being arranged.” “We are investigating the incident’s origins at the moment.

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Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.