My Bad,
I meant Jet2, in my defence I was confused as to why Easy Jet had been approached for a comment and I got side tracked. It was a startling sight and sound over Manchester, I just happened to be in the right place to see and hear it as it went around and flew over Old Trafford/Hulme.
Having worked in the industry in the past, the decision by the crew to call ‘Brace’ is not taken lightly and there must have been serious concerns as to the viability of the airframe once subjected to the stresses of landing.
I can only imagine the workload in the cockpit, losing an engine to FOD on close finals?
Meddle, I agree. As a 4 engined solution, I would like to see the C130 option, or an A400 based one? The Japanese option looks good but is a true outsider, however it is a maritime aircraft and a low wing is always preferable for ditching to a high one. The only jet alternative apart from a clean sheet new build would be an absolute overkill short fuselaged A340 derivative. Benefits of that idea though, would be commonality with the Voyager fleet and the fact that the centre undercarriage bay would be useable as internal weapons stores?
Anyway, thread drift ignored and back to the subject, good work by the crew as I am sure that you will all agree?
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