Aerotime

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Zayed International Airport’s (AUH) Northern Runway (13L/31R) is now fully operational after reopening ahead of schedule following a rehabilitation and upgrade plan. The project included reinforcing and resurfacing the runway with 210,000 tons of asphalt. Exciting News!

Runway 254

Runway Instrument Landing System Weather Airline 254

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. Touchdown At 16:00 the airplane touched down on the runway threshold to the left of the centerline.

Runway 306

Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airline Airlines 306

Aerotime

MAY 28, 2024

Japan Airlines (JAL) is under pressure from the Japanese government following a spate of safety incidents that began in November 2023. Japan Airlines President Mitsuko Tottori was summoned to the Transport Ministry on May 27, 2025, for serious talks on the airline’s recent safety record, according to The Japan Times.

Airline 286

Airline Airlines Runway Pilot 286

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

An SAS Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A350-900 was struck by lightning as it departed from Copenhagen Airport on September 24, 2024. Service vehicles were waiting at the runway. years old having been delivered to the airline in July 2020. At arrival, we had an overweight landing. This aircraft is 4.3

Air Traffic Control 291

Air Traffic Control Airline Airlines Runway 291

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

A Turkish Airlines flight en route from Istanbul to Taipei in Taiwan encountered severe turbulence shortly before it landed at Taipei. Despite the severity of the event and the resulting injuries, the flight continued to Taipei for a landing on runway 05L without further incident.

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Turbulence Approach Airline Airlines 312

Aerotime

AUGUST 20, 2024

Chinese carrier Juneyao Airlines has announced plans to launch new direct flights between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport (PVG). Juneyao Airlines’ choice of Melbourne as their first Australian destination is a strong vote of confidence in Victoria,” said Melbourne Airport CEO, Lorie Argus.

Airline 268

Airline Airlines Runway 268

Aerotime

MAY 8, 2024

The wheel of a United Airlines A320 aircraft became stuck in muddy grass after the vehicle rolled off the tarmac while taxiing at Edmonton International Airport (YEG). United Airlines then offloaded the passengers and crew, who were transported to the terminal by bus.

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Tarmac Airline Airlines Runway 264

Aerotime

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Florida-based low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has announced it will be marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October 2024 with the unveiling of a collection of pink-inspired uniform options for its employees. The PiNK Collection features pink accents on dresses, cardigans, long and short-sleeved shirts.

Airline 297

Airline Airlines Runway 297

Aerotime

AUGUST 22, 2024

speeds that Boom’s Overture aircraft will be able to reach, “Retro look”, which evokes the so-called “Golden Age of Flying” of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, “Runway Ready”, focusing on elegance, and a catch-all category called “Most Original”. “Top Speed”, highlighting the Mach 1.7

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Flight Deck Airline Airlines Runway 297

Cranky Flier

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The airline delayed filing of its third quarter earnings report , but it did say that operating margin will be about 12 points worse than Q3 2023. There are plenty of airlines that could benefit from buying Spirit, or at least parts of it. JetBlue Part Two JetBlue obviously wanted Spirit bad under the airline’s previous regime.

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Airline Airlines Runway Approach 279

Aerotime

JULY 15, 2024

Southwest Airlines and Archer Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop an electric air taxi network for California airports and other southwest locations. The post Southwest Airlines and Archer Aviation to develop electric air taxi network appeared first on AeroTime.

Airline 280

Airline Airlines Runway Pilot 280

Aerotime

JULY 11, 2024

A LATAM Airlines Boeing 777-300 has suffered a tailstrike as it departed from Milan Airport. Having taken off from Milan’s runway 35L at 13:26 local time, the aircraft’s tail made contact with the runway surface as the aircraft rotated. As a result, runway 35L was closed for inspection.

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Tail Runway UTC Airline 328

Aerotime

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Co-founder and Principal of Air52 Aviation Consultants, Karsbergen brings more than two decades of experience in airline management and strategy to his columns. Imagine you’re tasked with scheduling flights for an airline. Welcome to the intricate world of airline scheduling and airport slot management! What is a slot?

Airline 250

Airline Airlines Runway Stability 250

Simple Flying

JULY 5, 2024

The NTSB has launched an investigation into an incident involving a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 at the end of June. The early morning departure, flight WN4805, departed from a runway that was closed.

Runway 116

Runway Airline Airlines 116

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

A Qantas Airbus A330 caused significant damage to the main runway during its takeoff from Perth, Australia. Witnesses and airport surveillance footage captured the moment when the Airbus A330’s powerful thrust dislodged sections of the newly resurfaced runway. The incident occurred on September 15, 2024. local time.

Runway 162

Runway Tarmac Thrust Cargo 162

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. The aircraft was directed towards runway 28L at Guarulhos for a priority landing.

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Air Traffic Control Cargo Runway Transponder 306

Aerotime

JUNE 7, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has found that interruptions and multitasking led to distractions that resulted in a near-collision incident between a Delta Air Lines and American Airlines aircraft at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) in New York earlier last year.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Clearance Airplanes 288

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Hong Kong’s third runway project finally complete On November 28, 2024, Hong Kong Airport’s three-runway system was finally commissioned, marking a new milestone in Hong Kong’s aviation development. Construction on the third runway, located in the north part of the airport, was actually completed in late 2022. billion HKD (18.1

Runway 121

Runway Cargo Airplanes Airline 121

Simple Flying

MAY 5, 2024

A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX runway incursion forced pilots of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX to reject the takeoff at Orlando International Airport (MCO) last week, according to a report by The Aviation Herald.

Runway 119

Runway Airline Airlines Jet 119

Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

On December 22nd, 2009, American Airlines Flight 331 overran the runway while landing in Kingston, Jamaica. The accident occurred amid adverse weather conditions, including strong rain and a tailwind, with the aircraft landing above recommended speeds on a wet runway.

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Runway Weather Airline Airlines 105

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

At 4:41PM local time, the aircraft departed from Bogota’s runway 14L, which is 3,800 meters (~12,500 square feet). However, the plane didn’t manage to become airborne before the end of the runway, so it ended up overrunning the runway, and hitting the localizer antenna, before finally gaining altitude.

Runway 107

Runway Cargo Jet Pilot 107

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. It also happens to be the 1,500 th Boeing 747 built and carries a special sticker on its fuselage commemorating this milestone.

Runway 290

Runway Air Traffic Control Threshold Descent 290

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The aircraft took off from runway 24 at Schiphol around 10:09 local time. The plane eventually landed on runway 18R at the airport at 10:36, 27 minutes after it had taken off. The aircraft remained off the west coast of the Netherlands while heading north to prepare for the approach back into Schiphol.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Pilot 311

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Airlines and passengers are filled with holiday spirit and decided to show some of it off in Nashville while waiting for a Southwest flight. Holiday travel is ramping up as passengers all over the US begin enacting their travel plans.

Runway 119

Runway Airline Airlines 119

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

On Wednesday, December 11th, an Allied Air Cargo freighter aircraft overran the runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria. The aircraft allegedly experienced a failure in its landing gear, which caused the eventual runway excursion during the landing.

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Runway Cargo Airline Airlines 110

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Runways are the core elements of an airport's operational portfolio, as they determine the number of arrivals and departures an airport can handle per hour.

Runway 122

Runway Airline Airlines 122

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) has confirmed that it will begin operating with its long-touted three-runway system (3RS) at the end of November, increasing the capacity at the airport, which was once one of the busiest in the world.

Runway 119

Runway Airline Airlines 119

Aerotime

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has concluded a six-month review of United Airlines that the agency launched in March 2024, after several high-profile safety incidents. " Now the airline is adding an extra day of pilot training and retooling training for new mechanics.

Runway 297

Runway Airline Airlines Pilot 297

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The plane took off from runway 36L at Schiphol at 14:42 local time. 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. As before, the airplane taxied out to the end of runway 36L and began its second take-off run of the afternoon, becoming airborne at 18:02.

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Air Traffic Control Cargo Runway Descent 289

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Saudia, the national airline of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has recently transported three of its retired Boeing 777 aircraft from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Riyadh International Airport (RUH). years old and was delivered to the airline from Boeing in March 1998. years old having first been delivered to the airline in September 1998.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Lift Tail 325

Aerotime

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The flight, operated by a Malta Air Boeing 737-800 registered 9H-OCB on behalf of parent airline Ryanair, pushed back from its gate at Brindisi and headed out to the active runway 31 at the airport. Ryanair 737-800 evacuated on the runway at Brindisi Airport following an engine surge at the beginning of the takeoff roll.

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Cabin Crew Runway Threshold Airplanes 306

Aerotime

AUGUST 15, 2024

However, for one recent Alaska Airlines flight the diversion was caused by an unusual event. The airport’s runway elevation is 6,451 feet and subject to the frequently changing weather that is associated with a mountainous airport. Flights are diverted for a multitude of reasons.

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Pilot Weather Runway Approach 310

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The NTSB and FAA are investigating a runway incursion at Nashville International Airport on Thursday in which an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX crew rejected its takeoff at about 130 knots when a Southwest 737-700 crossed the far end of the runway it was using.

Runway 111

Runway Air Traffic Control Knot Clearance 111

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. So pilots are supposed to report that they’re taxiing, entering the runway, etc., so that other pilots can plan accordingly.

Runway 116

Runway Air Traffic Control NOTAMs Pilot 116

Simple Flying

JULY 12, 2024

An inbound Hawaiian Airlines flight has overshot the Kahului Airport (OGG) runway on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. On Thursday, 11 July, HA29 arrived from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), where it is alleged that there was an issue with the aircraft breaks.

Runway 92

Runway Airline Airlines 92

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The EL9 uses blown lift technology to land on runways as short as 150 feet (45 meters), which would even enable it to land in unconventional spots such as football fields and parking lots. On November 13, 2024, Electra revealed the design of its future EL9 ultra short takeoff and landing hybrid-electric nine-seater aircraft.

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Payload Lift Runway Airline 311

Aerotime

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This is a program initiated by the SkyTeam Alliance (of which KLM is a member) and challenges member airlines to conduct their operations as efficiently and with as little environmental impact as possible. SkyTeam challenges the participating airlines to conduct regular, commercial flights with as little environmental impact as possible.”

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Cargo Cabin Crew Runway Lift 308