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 260

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Before departure Once you are onboard and safely seated, there will already be a rush of activity going on in the cabin around you. With all ground personnel off the aircraft, you will hear the familiar call over the aircraft’s public address (PA) system: “ Crew, arm the doors and cross-check ”.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 268

Fear of Landing

MAY 24, 2024

The report shows that the real risk is for the cabin crew. The pilots enter a four-digit code into the transponder, which might be assigned by air traffic control to identify that particular aircraft or might be a general code showing what type of flight it is. Anyway, the seat belt light appeared.

Turbulence 88

Turbulence UTC Weather Airline 88

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

During our descent to CPH, there was a sudden and noticeable increase in altitude, and the cabin crew announced that our landing had been aborted. While air traffic controllers do an incredible job giving pilots instructions that minimize disruptions, theres still a human element to it.

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Airplanes Wind Shear Weather Approach 78

Aerotime

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The investigations complete findings, when published, could have far-reaching implications for future commercial air operations. aviation pic.twitter.com/jLAAS5xwEH — Air Safety #OTD by Francisco Cunha (@OnDisasters) May 21, 2024 Following this shocking event, several other incidents occurred over the course of the year.

Turbulence 130

Turbulence Runway Airline Airlines 130