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Read the newspaper today, A truck which was towing the SIA A380 SQ221 broke down resulting the plane disconnecting from the truck and went onto the grass verge off the airport Tarmac. All 446 passengers were unhurt. Passengers had to disembark so that the plane could repositioned on the tarmac and checked for damaged. After disembarking, the passengers were taken in a bus back to T3. SIA made arrangements to enable "as many customers as possible" to continue their journey to Sydney. This newspaper report is posted in a tiny section, very easy to miss to some people... T3 juz open and the first A380 got into trouble... What you guys think?

The mention of Phillip Island has brought back a lot of sweet memories for me due to a recent holiday spent over there. The penguin parade, grand scenery at The Nobbies and Fish & Chips at San Remo are some highlights of this lovely place. Phillip Island is also famous for its motorsport events. Now, the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is getting a major upgrading with a fresh coat of tarmac costing AUD$3 million. This is the circuit's first major facelift in 14 years. The re-surfacing material is supposed to be very special. The asphalt mix was developed by the circuit managing director, Fergus Cameron, in conjunction with construction group Downer Australia to achieve the aim of a hard, durable and smooth surface resistant to the pressures of racing. This special asphalt will ensure high levels of grip as well. Over 35 heavy machines and 70 contractors were involved in a massive logistical operation that saw five meters of track laid every minute. Thus, re-laying the entire 4.4km track would take close to 15 hours. The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit plays host to events such as the Australian motorcycle Grand Prix, Superbike World Championship, V8 Supercars and the Australian Drivers' Championship.

Just for refreshment. Saw this poster ad online and initially thought is was the back fire of the exhaust. I look closer and noticed that it was spark coming from the back of the car due to the uneven tarmac causing the rear diffuser to scrap the tarmac. What a way to advertise haha!