The Boeing 767 That Ran Out Of Fuel: The Gimli Glider

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It has been almost four decades since an Air Canada Boeing 767 ran out of fuel at 41,000 feet. With solid piloting and a little bit of luck, the jet landed without any severe injuries to passengers or crew. The aircraft itself even went on to serve another 25 years with the airline. Let’s take a look at the story of The Gimli Glider…

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