Air Traffic Control Airlines Transponder 
Flightworx
MAY 1, 2024
Air traffic control rooms are strategic nerve centres in the aviation industry. Subject to many Hollywood films, and shrouded in mystery, this guide uncovers some of the most intriguing aspects of air traffic control rooms. What do air traffic controllers do? What technology is used?
Aerotime
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The aircraft, operated by all-cargo airline Total Linhas Aereas was operating a domestic cargo flight from Vitoria to Sao Paulo when the crew received a cargo fire warning, forcing the emergency landing. A Boeing 737-400F has been destroyed after it caught fire in flight and was forced to make an emergency landing in Sao Paulo.
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Aerotime
JULY 9, 2024
Having completed the oceanic crossing part of the journey, and as the flight crossed the English Channel at 20:55, the crew of DL266 reported a loss of cabin pressure and set the 7700 internationally recognized emergency code on the transponder. Should AeroTime receive an update from the airline, this article will be updated accordingly.
Fear of Landing
MAY 24, 2024
A few days ago (21st of May 2024), Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered heavy turbulence on a passenger flight from London-Heathrow to Singapore. Traffic controllers and aviation enthusiasts saw the aircraft squawk 7700 about 200 nautical miles from Bangkok. There were 229 on board, including eighteen crew members.
Pilot Institute
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic. Aircraft need to have a two-way radio, transponder with Mode C, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment. Transponder with Mode C to report altitude.
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. Call for your IFR clearance, including route, altitude, and transponder code. First is “enter controlled airspace on heading XXX.”
iPad Pilot News
APRIL 22, 2024
Because Sentry is automatically recording attitude data, pilots don’t have to remember to make a report and air traffic control doesn’t have to remember to send the report through the system. There are a lot more reports. ForeFlight version 16.4
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