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Boeing 737-400F destroyed after inflight fire and emergency landing in Brazil   

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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. This action occurred once all the remaining cargo had been removed from the aircraft.

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DHL Boeing 767 freighter twice returns to Amsterdam with flap issue

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On the day in question, DHL Air (Austria) Boeing 767-300ER freighter was operating a routine cargo flight from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport to London-Luton Airport as flight QY6700. The flight landed safely on runway 06 at 15:02, just twenty minutes after take-off, and returned to its stand on the cargo apron.

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Airbus BelugaXL forced to make emergency landing in Amsterdam 

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Air traffic controllers then vectored the aircraft towards Schiphol where the aircraft landed on runway 18C at 15:14 local time. The aircraft initially descended to 10,000ft (which may indicate an onboard pressurization issue), leveling off at this height just seven minutes after the request to descend was first made.

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United 767 diverts to Ireland after laptop becomes stuck under business class seat 

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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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Inside an Air Traffic Control Room: Navigating the Skies from the Ground

Flightworx

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?

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Aeromexico Pilot Tells JFK ATC To Relax, And It Gets Heated

One Mile at a Time

As an aviation geek, I love listening to air traffic control audio, and always enjoy the VASAviation YouTube channel, which does a great job covering noteworthy air traffic control interactions. Sure, it’s the middle of the night, but the airport also has a fair amount of traffic over those hours.

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The controversial push for AI single-pilot ops: Airbus vs. Pilot associations

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This includes addressing issues such as pilot incapacitation, communication with air traffic control, and maintaining situational awareness during long-haul flights. Regulatory hurdles and future outlook The path to implementing single-pilot operations is not just a matter of technological development.

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