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• Bart Noëth
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 reportedly ran about 120 meters beyond the runway at Munich during takeoff after rotating unusually late and suffering a tail strike. The aircraft returned to the airport after circling for more than two hours to burn fuel; investigators are examining the serious incident.
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A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 bound for Hanoi returned to Munich after an unusually late rotation sent dust into the air near the runway end. The aircraft held for roughly two hours before returning, with investigators examining the apparent labored takeoff and substantial damage to the twinjet.
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A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 reportedly ran about 120 meters beyond the runway at Munich during takeoff after rotating unusually late and suffering a tail strike. The aircraft returned to the airport after circling for more than two hours to burn fuel; investigators are examining the serious incident.
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