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Fuel dumping is a procedure used by aircraft in certain emergency situations before a return to the airport shortly after take-off, or before landing short of its destination to reduce the landing weight.

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How is fuel dumping safe?

Fuel dumping is almost always an emergency maneuver, and it is never good for the environment. So the alleged danger from the dumping must be balanced with the imminent danger to the 200–400 passenge …
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