Melburnian1
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The first day of what is the new financial year for most Australian companies sees D7206 from KUL to OOL (A333 9M-XXP) suggested as arriving at about 1113, 78 minutes late.
Other commentators doubting the veracity of Air Aisias claims of bird strike.
AirAsia X incident: Bird strike suspected in turnback to Brisbane - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Whilst I would not expect a couple of birds to give the sort of fan damage seen, I'm prepared to wait on this one. Given the flashes of flame from compressor stalling, I expect something has gone through the core, whether birds or bits of fan, I guess will be revealed.Other commentators doubting the veracity of Air Aisias claims of bird strike.
AirAsia X incident: Bird strike suspected in turnback to Brisbane - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Alternatively (or concurrently) should we be concerned about these particular engines (which are in use worldwide) or is it just a question of alleged poor AirAsia maintenance?
OT - I grew up with them (~60 years) always being called "Spur winged Plovers". When did they change their name?Plovers (which I suspect means 'masked lapwing(s)'
OT - I grew up with them (~60 years) always being called "Spur winged Plovers". When did they change their name?
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