One Mile at a Time

JUNE 6, 2024

FAA slot waiver extended in New York area Many congested airports around the globe are slot restricted, which means that airlines need slots in order to operate flights to and from them. That’s to say that if airlines don’t use their slots at least a certain percentage of the time (typically 80%), then they can lose the slots.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

An Austrian Airlines jet scheduled to operate a long haul flight ended up right where it started after flying for nearly 10 hours, though the reason for the diversion is especially strange. As the jet flew over the Red Sea and approached Eritrea, it suddenly turned around. The decision was made to return all the way to Vienna.

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Aerotime

JULY 9, 2024

With clearance given by air traffic controllers, the flight left its assigned altitude of 34,000ft, descending at around 3,000ft per minute according to data obtained from Flightradar24. Should AeroTime receive an update from the airline, this article will be updated accordingly.

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AV Web

JUNE 21, 2024

On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it was investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that triggered a low altitude alert during a 9-mile approach to Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers World Airport. The low-altitude alert caught the attention of air traffic control. You good out there?”,

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Aerotime

APRIL 29, 2024

Operated by one of the carrier’s 19-strong fleet of Boeing 747-8 widebodies as Lufthansa flight LH456, the aircraft made a standard approach to runway 24R at around midday on the day of operation. The video which has so far been watched over 1.6

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AV Web

JUNE 21, 2024

On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it was investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that triggered a low altitude alert during a 9-mile approach to Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers World Airport. The low-altitude alert caught the attention of air traffic control. You good out there?”,

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Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

A violent and destructive engine failure on the aircraft, one of United Airlines ’ McDonnell Douglas DC-10s, caused the loss of all standard flight controls through the fracture of all three hydraulic syst ems on the aircraft. While fatalities resulted, the majority of those onboard survived.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 28, 2024

Southwest Airlines can’t seem to stay out of the news when it comes to concerning incidents lately, from a scary go around in Hawaii , to a dangerously low approach in Oklahoma City , to an inflight Dutch roll. The air traffic control tower at the airport doesn’t open until 5:45AM.

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Aerotime

MAY 20, 2024

A United Airlines flight from Zurich in Switzerland heading to Chicago on May 19, 2024, had to make an emergency overweight landing in Shannon, Ireland after a business class passenger’s laptop became stuck beneath the mechanism of their seat.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations and a master’s in Blockchain. The British Airline Pilots Association ( BALPA ) has also voiced strong opposition to reduced crew operations.

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Northstar VFR

MAY 9, 2024

It was for me, especially when I had to fly to a towered field and talk to Air Traffic Control (ATC). We had to quickly learn the cadence of communicating with Clearance Delivery, Ground, Tower, Approach and Departure controllers. Communicating with air traffic controllers doesn’t have to be a stressful experience.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 17, 2024

READ: Embraer’s E195-E2 certified for Steep Approach into London City Airport FitzGerald joined as Chief Information Officer (CIO) in January 2014. Since January 2024, FitzGerald served as co-CEO of London City Airport alongside Chief Financial Officer, Wilma Allan.

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Ask Captain Lim

AUGUST 18, 2024

Air Crash Investigators at Work Air crash investigation – Elmina air crash cause revealed. There are some air crash investigations that have remained unsolved, The most notable one is Malaysia Airlines MH370. On September 27, 1977, Japan Airlines Flight 715 also crashed near the Elmina Estate.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 25, 2024

With air traffic continuing to soar in the post-pandemic era, airlines worldwide have embarked on recruiting the thousands of pilots needed to operate the multitude of new aircraft set to enter service during the coming years.

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Aviation Bussiness News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

He has also participated in various committees with Schiphol Group, Air Traffic Control the Netherlands, and the government, such as the Regional Consultation Schiphol (CROS). His strategic vision and pragmatic results-oriented approach make him the right person to lead E&M.”

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

There is a lot more to gain from these NextGen services than just being able to see the location of thunderstorm cells on your iPad in flight, or noting the location of an airliner passing 10 miles in front of you. Call the controller or a flight service specialist. Where is the traffic? How is the weather developing?

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Flightworx

MAY 21, 2024

Security Checks for Passengers and Their Luggage Airport security operates through a multi-layered approach to ensure the safety of passengers, crew, and aircraft. To meet these requirements, training and certification for all airport and airline staff is pivotal.

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Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 13, 2024

Bureau of Labor Statistics, psychiatrists salaries were above $220,000 in office, hospital, outpatient care center and government settings, with some industries paying a mean wage approaching $300,000. According to the BLS, the median annual salary for air traffic controllers is currently $129,750.

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Air Facts

JUNE 12, 2024

Joe was just short of celebrating his 50th anniversary as an employee of Hawaiian Airlines when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. He asked to be taken home to Kona on his own airline, but the only aircraft available was one of our 304 seat Trans-Pacific DC-10s. But this was Hawaii, and we not the usual airline.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

Daily responsibilities include pre-flight checks, weather analysis, creating and filing flight plans, coordination with ground crews and air traffic controllers, and continuous in-flight monitoring and communication. Obtaining a Commercial Pilot certificate is a fundamental requirement to become a commercial pilot.

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AV Web

MAY 5, 2024

Because I had not yet donned my prescription bifocal sunglasses, my peepers were too overwhelmed by the light to give me a chance to avoid Frank, who approached quickly, like an adept fighter pilot—high and out of the sun. My coffee squint was tight, and my eyes were almost closed because the sun was directly on my aging face.

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WayMan

APRIL 9, 2024

It encompasses understanding complex systems, procedures, and the air traffic control (ATC) communications essential for safe navigation in reduced visibility. This holistic approach equips pilots with the versatility to navigate the skies under various conditions confidently.

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Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 13, 2024

Bureau of Labor Statistics, psychiatrists salaries were above $220,000 in office, hospital, outpatient care center and government settings, with some industries paying a mean wage approaching $300,000. According to the BLS, the median annual salary for air traffic controllers is currently $129,750.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

You don’t need to check in with air traffic control (ATC) when flying VFR in Class E. It helps separate traffic at different altitudes. Class E is always in the background, making sure both VFR and IFR traffic can coexist in safety. That’s higher than commercial airliners fly.

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Tradewind

MAY 17, 2022

Like lawyers gunning for partner or professors aspiring to tenure, the ultimate career goal of many professional pilots is to fly for a major airline or corporate jet operator. In April 2021, for instance, United Airlines announced a noble goal of training 5,000 new pilots by 2030, half of whom would be women or minorities. The result?

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Flying a light airplane offers access to thousands more airports than the airlines serve, which means you can land closer to your destination, avoid long taxi routes, and save time. After takeoff, talk to Air Traffic Control (ATC) to transition into the en route environment.

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iPad Pilot News

APRIL 22, 2024

Two major improvements Graphical turbulence forecasts and pilot reports (PIREPs) are essential products for preflight planning, but ForeFlight’s novel approach offers two key benefits over traditional turbulence products. There are a lot more reports.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic. Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). Class C airspace is essential for controlling general aviation and airline traffic for medium-sized airports.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 6, 2024

A Frontier Airlines aircraft had a terrifying flight yesterday. Frontier jet lands in Las Vegas in flames This incident happened on Saturday, October 5, 2024, and involves Frontier Airlines flight F91326, flying from San Diego (SAN) to Las Vegas (LAS). Air traffic control of course gave this aircraft priority for landing.

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Photographic Logbook

JULY 9, 2024

I requested flight following to Boston for a city tour from Beverly Ground and we were handed off to Boston Approach shortly after getting airborne. November Four Eight One, Boston Approach, radar contact, say request." Closer in, we could see Boston Logan Airport with its characteristic two-legged control tower. Niles Pond.

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Flightworx

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Aviation fuel is a major cost for airlines and other aviation businesses, accounting for up to 30% of total operating expenses (Source: IATA ). As a result, aviation fuel suppliers play a key role in helping airlines and other aviation businesses reduce costs. Some airlines even declared bankruptcy.

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Aviators of Tomorrow

JUNE 19, 2023

Communication and Teamwork Clear and effective communication is crucial for pilots to interact with air traffic control, cabin crew, and other team members. From conducting pre-flight inspections to monitoring instruments and systems throughout the flight, pilots must be meticulous in their approach.

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One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Turkish A350 captain passes away on Seattle to Istanbul flight As reported by The Aviation Herald , this incident happened on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, and involves Turkish Airlines flight TK204, scheduled to fly from Seattle (SEA) to Istanbul (IST). The airline states that the captain was 59 years old, and had been at the airline since 2007.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The pilot monitoring will have several duties, including monitoring fuel burn, setting navigation equipment, monitoring weather and calibrating instruments, accordingly, communicating with air traffic control, and announcing critical information during certain stages of the flight.

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Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Image: Stages in a turbine engine Geared Turbofan – A New Class In recent years a hybrid engine has entered airline service. Turbine airplanes operate at complex airports with heavy traffic, they fly multi-segmented departure and arrival procedures that include altitude and airspeed restrictions.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

regulations and laws Meteorology Weather interpretation Principles of Air Navigation Air traffic control procedures Aircraft loading, weight, and balance Decision-making and judgment Crew communication and coordination There are plenty of schools that offer aircraft dispatcher programs. Hybrid options also exist.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Among General Aviation pilots, there was great fear that private aircraft would be permanently barred from controlled airspace, particularly around the epicenters of those attacks in New York City and Washington DC. When I contacted Rochester Approach, the controller came back with, "Are you looking for your clearance to College Park?"

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