The airline, the engine maker, the 500 passengers and their lucky escape
Episode 48 min 27s

The airline, the engine maker, the 500 passengers and their lucky escape

From Background Briefing ABC Australia
It's what keeps aeronautical engineers awake at night - an engine explosion at 30,000 feet. They are rare but the Qantas A380 incident has triggered a fierce debate about the design, maintenance and safety of engines that power the new super jumbos. Reporter, Stan Correy.

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