Earlier today in Tokyo, a CAB CitationJet crossed in front of an ANA 767 on approach to Haneda, triggering a TCAS RA. The ANA flight climbed for a go-around. ADS-B data shows closest lateral distance of ~0.776 mi with vertical separation of ~100 ft.
Earlier this week, @Airbus made history with a 24h, 24m flight from Melbourne to Toulouse. Along the way, the flight passed a few special landmarks on A350-1000ULR and Project Sunrise flights.
National standard operating procedures have been introduced for large air tanker firefighting aircraft, including minimum drop heights, addressing a safety issue identified after a Boeing 737 firebomber accident in south-west WA in 2023.
History made.
After a 12,460NM (23,075.92 km) / 24 hours 24 minutes direct flight from Melbourne 🇦🇺, the #A350-1000ULR# arrives home in Toulouse 🇫🇷.
Watch the journey on @FlightRadar24:
#Ultimate# #LongRangeLeader#
Just about 2 hours remaining to Toulouse for the @Airbus A350-1000ULR flight test from Melbourne. Will the flight be in the air for a full 24 hours? Follow along at: