What happens if an aircraft lands overweight

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Every aircraft has a maximum landing weight (MLW), a critical threshold that ensures safe deceleration and minimizes stress on the airframe. Widebody jets, boasting impressive passenger capacity and range, often come equipped with fuel dumping systems. This allows them to shed excess fuel, reducing weight before landing within the MLW. So, what happens when a widebody encounters an emergency shortly after takeoff, leaving no time for fuel dumping and necessitating an overweight landing? You can also read more about this topic on our website: https://aviationforaviators.com/2024/06/15/what-happens-if-an-aircraft-lands-overweight/

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