Airplane News: Gear Collapse leads to fire, New AC on NOTAMs, Telecom and FAA deal, Airbus A321XLR

This week in airplane news, A gear collapse at Miami leads to a fire on the runway, the FAA has issued a new Advisory Circular for NOTAMs, the FAA and telecom companies reach another deal for 5G, and the successful test flight of the Airbus A321XLR

A Red Air flight from the Dominican Republic to Miami Airport experienced a gear collapse and a subsequent fire

The MD82’s landing gear collapsed during landing, and the plane appeared to skid off the runway, catching fire.

Three people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries

See video

We assume the FAA and NTSB will be investigating.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/miami-airport-airplane-fire-landing-gear-collapse-faa/

The FAA issued a new Advisory Circular (AC-150/5200-28G) to clarify the use of NOTAMS

“This AC provides guidance on using the NOTAM system for airport condition reporting and procedures used to describe, format, and disseminate information on unanticipated or temporary changes to components of, or hazards in, the National Airspace System (NAS),” the AC says.

The AC also says that NOTAMs are for “providing timely information on unanticipated or temporary changes to components of, or hazards in, the National Airspace System (NAS).”

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-clarifies-function-purpose-of-notams

The FAA, Verizon and AT&T have reached another deal to prevent disruptions

The deal extends the reduced power in certain cities another year, after which “the wireless companies expect to operate their networks in urban areas with minimal restrictions”

It appears the FAA will be pushing carriers to replace the altimeters that may experience interruptions or install filters that reduce the risk of interference.

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/telecoms-faa-reach-another-5g-deal

Airbus announced this week they’d flown the “Extra Long Range” A321XLR single-aisle jet for the first time.

“This is a major milestone for the A320 Family and its customers worldwide,” said Philippe Mhun, Airbus executive vice president for programs and services. “With the A321XLR coming into service, airlines will be able to offer long-haul comfort on a single aisle aircraft, thanks to its unique Airspace cabin. The A321XLR will open new routes with unbeatable economics and environmental performance.”

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/airbus-a321xlr-completes-first-flight