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A garbage dump threatens air traffic: it happens in Beirut

Beirut, Lebanon - Flocks attracted by the piles of trash are a hazard to planes at the airport of the Lebanese Capital

A garbage dump too close to Beirut "Rafic Hariri" International Airport (Lebanon) attracted an increasing number of birds to the point that it put at risk the safety of planes during landing and takeoff. According to local sources a Middle East Airline aircraft met a big flock while landing on Tuesday and even if there were no consequences the involved runway was temporarily closed. The problem is...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1201441
Rome, Italy, 01/16/2017 13:02
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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