Scientists warn that if planet-warming emissions continue unabated, aircraft fuel capacities and payload weights will have to be reduced.
A source said the aircraft with 244 passengers took off at 2.04 am. “After flying for about 15 minutes, it returned to the airport and made an emergency landing at 2.22 am. The passengers were provided accommodation by Cathay Pacific,†the source said. (Representational image)
Rising temperatures due to global warming will make it harder for aircraft to take off in coming decades, a US study warned on Thursday weeks after heat-related groundings in Arizona.
Scientists warn that if planet-warming emissions continue unabated, aircraft fuel capacities and payload weights will have to be reduced by up to four percent on the hottest days for some aircraft. During the hottest parts of the day, 10 to 30 per cent of fully loaded planes may have to remove some fuel, cargo or passengers, or wait for cooler hours to fly.
( Source : Agencies )
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