Aerotime

MAY 20, 2024

The flight crew told air traffic controllers that a passenger had managed to get their laptop stuck beneath a seat and that as a safety precaution, the flight needed to divert so that the laptop could be freed up due to the fire risk posed by the device’s lithium-ion battery.

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Air Traffic Control Cabin Crew Cargo Runway 255

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In the previous installment of this two-part article , AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and cabin crew, to what is happening outside the aircraft, and from engine startup to taxi and take-off.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 256

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

While members of the cabin crew held onto the captain by the legs to prevent him from being fully ejected, First Officer Alistair Atchison took control of the aircraft, safely landing it at Southampton Airport. As of now, the timeline for potential implementation of single-pilot operations remains uncertain.

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Pilot Flight Deck Cockpit Air Traffic Control 271

Aerotime

JANUARY 30, 2025

While not easy to implement, new technologies are becoming cost-effective and delivering benefits in key areas, such as improved efficiency and safety, professional training, automation in air traffic management, and performance optimization. Cargo volumes are also projected to reach 72.5 billion in 2025, marking a 6.7%

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Aviation Technology Pilot Air Traffic Control Weather 146

Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 1, 2024

By Glyn Hughes, director general, TIACA The global economy and consequently the air cargo industry are facing challenges that change daily with geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, air space and maritime shipping lane restrictions all impacting the global trading environment. A monumental challenge.

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Air Traffic Control Cargo Cabin Crew Pilot 52

Aviators of Tomorrow

JUNE 19, 2023

The safe transportation of passengers and cargo is the responsibility of pilots, and they must possess a range of technical, cognitive, and interpersonal skills to excel in their role. Communication and Teamwork Clear and effective communication is crucial for pilots to interact with air traffic control, cabin crew, and other team members.

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Pilot Cabin Crew Air Traffic Control Weather 52

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Zero Fuel Weight : 219,460 kg Take-off Weight : 328,425 kg Fuel in Tanks : 109,625 kg There were 15 crew, three pilots and twelve cabin crew. The crew gives the final fuel figures to the load controller. The loadsheet is then generated from this information and passed to the flight crew.

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Tail V Speed Knot Runway 76