Airbus A319 weekly Antarcitc flights

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Uploaded by on Jan 25, 2008

Support and re-supply flights now depart weekly from Hobart, Australia to Wilkins ice runway, Casey Station, Antarctica.

Reuters and ITN already have this story as a YouTube clip. This story from Australian TV broadcaster SBS gives a local perspective, and some Australian Government spin-doctoring (!)

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  • Dear passengers due to extreme temperature the engines are unable to start.

  • Tarmac? I think that is wrong.

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  • Aw man.... No tourist allowed

  • @seaboo143 Engine Anti-Ice does not prevent the engine from freezing. It's a system that deflects or rejects heavy particulates like rain, snow/ice/sleet, or gravel from entering the engine and damaging internal components and compressors.

  • The Airliner That Flies There Is Called Skytraders

  • Peter Garrett!

  • they have anti-ice for engines

  • Fascinating! Thanks for posting!

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