Temu Airbus A340 performs spectacular reverse thrust landing on a rain-slicked runway

Published on Jan 14, 2026 at 2:48 AM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards

Last updated on Jan 13, 2026 at 7:49 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Emma Matthews

An Airbus A340 cargo airplane not only delivered lots of goods from Temu, but also a jaw-dropping arrival at Bournemouth Airport in the UK, touching down on a rain-slicked runway and unleashing full reverse thrust.

The gigantic plane, an ex-Virgin Atlantic jet now flying for European Cargo, turned the landing into a dramatic display of power as it touched down surrounded by big splashes of water.

The cargo jet has no less than four engines, and the sheer force from them, alongside the reverse thrust, caused all the water to blast across the runway, and it was all captured by YouTuber Topfelya.

Check out the impressive, water-soaked display of excellence in the video above.

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