Jet moved from runway

Jet moved from runway

MANILA (AFP): A crippled China Airlines Boeing 747 jet, whose
landing gear collapsed on the runway of the international airport
here, was removed from the runway yesterday, enabling the airport
to resume operations, an official said.

Rodolfo Dimaano, airport assistant general manager, said
workers were still clearing mud and debris from the runway but
that he had recommended the airport be reopened by 5:00 pm (0900
GMT) yesterday.

The jet was taxiing on the runway on Tuesday when its landing
gear collapsed, blocking the runway and forcing the closure of
the airport to flights.

Airport operations terminal officer Joseph Agustin said about
50 incoming and outgoing flights were cancelled on Tuesday and
yesterday due to the problem.

Dimaano said the damaged jet had been towed to a parking apron
where it will be serviced.