AV Web

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

” Airlines have added thousands of seats to meet Thanksgiving demand and the current estimates are that 31 million people will take off somewhere in the U.S., Weather will also likely cause problems. The post Weather, Controller Shortages Loom For Record Holiday Weekend appeared first on AVweb.

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Weather Airline Airlines 111

AV Web

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The FAA is eliminating National Weather Service forecasters at all 21 of its Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC) in favor of an automated system. The alarm was raised by the National Weather Service Employees Organization Monday. The crew was not warned of the dangerously deteriorating weather.

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Weather Airline Airlines 124

Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

Despite my background as a research meteorologist, my aviation weather background was limited when I was a student pilot. So, I was very excited to discover what more I might learn about weather in addition to all of these other disciplines. It Isn’t Easy First and foremost, weather is inherently difficult.

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Weather Aeronautical Information Manual Pilot Rudder 110

Aerotime

AUGUST 30, 2024

It is understood that the aircraft involved was ET-AWR, operated under a wet-lease agreement from Ethiopian Airlines. On landing in poor weather, jet slid off runway, came to stop on soft ground. years old and accommodates 146 passengers in a two-class configuration. No injuries reported.

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Runway Weather Jet Airline 297

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

Alaska Air

JULY 10, 2024

We're offering guests warm-weather escapes and a range of dream winter getaways, including our first-ever service to Vail, Colorado. The post Alaska Airlines expands winter travel options with 18 exciting new sun and ski routes appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Weather Airline Airlines 145

Cranky Flier

JUNE 10, 2024

It’s been awhile since I’ve taken a look at airline operational data, and with the summer season beginning, this seemed like a good time. See, Texas weather in May did not play nice, and any airline with a hub in the state had a rough month. Well, let’s take a look at the three airlines with Texas hubs.

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Airline Airlines Weather 162

Aerotime

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Our collaboration with Avianca builds on Honeywells more than 100 years of innovation, which enable us to deliver the industrys most advanced technologies that will help drive the airlines operational performance,” Heath Patrick, President, Americas Aftermarket at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies said in a statement.

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Cockpit Weather Flight Plan Airplanes 289

Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

Inclement weather has forced the Federal Aviation Administration to issue ground stops at several airports on the US East Coast. Hundreds of flights have been delayed or canceled, with affected airports issuing advisories to passengers to check the flight status with respective airlines for additional information.

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Weather Airline Airlines 116

One Mile at a Time

JULY 4, 2024

United Airlines is in a league of its own when it comes to communicating with passengers in the event of irregular operations. The airline has just introduced yet another initiative that adds transparency in the event of delays. United is already better at communicating with passengers than other airlines in the event of delays.

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Weather Airline Airlines 121

Simple Flying

JULY 25, 2024

American Airlines has cut its annual profits forecast, as the carrier's CEO says that he is "not pleased" with its Q2 financial performance despite reporting its highest-ever quarterly revenue.

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Airline Airlines Weather 119

Aerotime

AUGUST 5, 2024

Its seaplanes operated, weather permitting, between the East River in New York City and the Charles River in Boston, saving travelers the need to transit through major and often congested conventional airports.

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Weather Airline Airlines 284

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Weather conditions at the time were reported as good visibility but also gusty winds with snow and rain showers in the vicinity of the airfield. AVIATION NORWEGIAN BOEING 737-800 SLIPS OFF MOLDE RUNWAY DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS! All the 171 onboard were evacuated deploying the emergency slides.

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Runway Descent Weather Threshold 202

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Meanwhile, airline passengers will be hoping for a trouble and disruption-free weekend of travel ahead. Airlines have been advised that the shortage could last for years, despite a huge recruitment drive being led by the FAA for more trainee controllers.

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Air Traffic Control Tarmac Weather Airline 263

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Imagine a busy morning at a major airline's scheduling department. Flights are set, crews are assigned, but weather working through an area of the network has created additional delays and problems to solve.

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Pilot Weather Airline Airlines 101

Northstar VFR

MAY 2, 2024

By Lisa Thornton, CFII & Airline First Officer As pilots we are required to adhere to rules and regulations outlined by the FAA. Knowing the current and predicted weather along our route of flight is part of that responsibility as a Pilot in Command.

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Weather Pilot in Command Instrument Flight Rules NOTAMs 85

Aerotime

JUNE 12, 2024

The airline had placed much of its aircraft fleet into storage at various locations around the world following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. The airline has also unveiled plans for its new business-class product and a revamp of its premium economy cabins.

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Ferry Flight Weather Airline Airlines 289

Aerotime

OCTOBER 25, 2024

United Airlines has announced details of its busiest-ever winter flying program, with a focus on destinations in Africa, Europe, and Latin America, as well as enhanced services to airports located close to the main US skiing resorts. United’s expansion elsewhere in Africa will be significant.

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Airline Airlines Weather 259

Aerotime

MAY 28, 2024

We are excited to welcome Tromsø to our route network – it is a growing winter leisure market thanks to its abundance of cold-weather activities and we’ll be the only premium carrier operating there from the UK.

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Weather Airline Airlines 267

Simple Flying

MAY 20, 2024

Attempting to turn a profit as a commercial airline is hard enough without extremely limited funding, long distances to cover, high fuel prices, and unpredictable conditions.

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Weather Airline Airlines 98

Aerotime

JUNE 4, 2024

The airline is already flying to 18 destinations, and has transported more than 115,000 passengers, accumulating more than 3,280 flight hours in this short period, reflecting Mexicana’s commitment to operational excellence and customer service.” The litigation continues.

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Jet Weather Airline Airlines 252

One Mile at a Time

JULY 29, 2024

I know the answer here might be obvious, but I thought it would be interesting to take a bigger picture look at the practice of airlines overselling flights, often leading to overbooking situations. Why do airlines do it, and is it ethical? So, what causes airline flights to be overbooked?

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Airline Airlines Weather Pilot 116

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

Northstar VFR

MAY 16, 2024

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI Technology in aviation has advanced tremendously since the early days of flying, but one thing has not changed: the weather. Perhaps one of the reasons is that the abundance of weather products available on the internet, TV, handbooks , etc. You should have your personal weather minimums written down.

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Weather Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Instrument Meteorological Conditions NOTAMs 86

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Myron Nelson Airline schedule “meltdowns” seem to be in the news of late. The issue itself is fundamental to airline operation and could fill an entire tome to address fully. INFRASTRUCTURE Every day up to 50,000 individual airline flights operate in the U.S. airspace system, carrying upward of 3 million passengers.

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Airline Airlines Clearance Airplanes 105

Simple Flying

JUNE 23, 2024

United Airlines operations at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) have resumed after a ground stop impacted nearly its entire operation on Saturday evening. While the order was weather-related, it only impacted Uniteds flights and not other airlines at the airport.

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Weather Airline Airlines 92

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

million passengers in the final quarter of 2024, a period that has historically seen high direct traffic, driven by expats traveling home for the festive season plus visitors arriving to enjoy the UAE’s packed winter calendar and favorable weather. Alexandra Lande / Shutterstock Looking ahead to winter Dubai Airport expects to handle 23.2

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Weather Airline Airlines 295

Fear of Landing

JUNE 21, 2024

I’ve been intrigued by the photographs being passed around of the Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 that flew into a hailstorm. Austrian Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, is the flag carrier of Austria. Specifically, that weather radar struggles with very cold/icy storms. .” Photograph by Aeroprints.com CC BY-SA 3.0

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Airline Airlines Weather Cockpit 92

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 2, 2024

How many reserve planes are typically lying around in airlines? Airlines can't function like the Air Force and have numerous expensive jets lying around "just in case." Still, aircraft breakdown and mishaps happen while political/weather/other factors may ground their aircraft.

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Airline Airlines Weather Jet 81

Aerotime

JULY 24, 2024

Embraer Commercial CEO Arjan Meijer lauded the new system as a first for commercial aviation with benefits available for both airlines and pilots. One of the most intriguing plans detailed during the press conference on July 23, 2024, was Embraer’s plans to introduce an automated takeoff system.

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Cargo Weather Runway Pilot 289

Aerotime

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Technical upgrades included a new ground visibility monitoring system and a high-tech Instrument Landing System (ILS), bolstering both the safety and efficiency of takeoff and landing operations during periods of inclement weather. The return to dual-runway operations will enable the airport to better meet the rising demand from airlines.

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Runway Instrument Landing System Weather Airline 254

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Their job is to separate planes, navigate them through weather and ensure that everyone gets to their destinations safely. RELATED FAA investigates Southwest Airlines flight low-altitude alert The post FAA hires record number of air traffic controllers for 2024, exceeds targets appeared first on AeroTime.

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Air Traffic Control Weather Airline Airlines 310

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. Airline photograph of cabin after the passengers had been disembarked. Clear air turbulence is a rare but increasing weather phenomenon which is linked to climate change.

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Turbulence UTC Airline Airlines 86

Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines says it is investigating after a flight triggered a low altitude alert during its approach to Tampa International Airport (TPA) earlier this week. Amid inclement weather, the aircraft came dangerously close to Tampa Bay's waters reportedly reaching a height of 150 feet.

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Weather Approach Airline Airlines 92

Aerotime

JULY 5, 2024

Airport authorities said that conditions on the runway during the incident, including weather, visibility and signals, were as normal. An EVA Air Boeing 777-300ER's left wing appeared to have struck a light pole while getting ready to depart Ho Chi Minh City for Taipei. (1) The light pole can be seen on the ground next to the aircraft.

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Weather Runway Airline Airlines 297

Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

US officals and airlines are warning of an increase in scams related to ongoing travel disruptions and delays. The Federal Trade Commission and Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) have warned of a sharp rise in people impersonating airlines and travel companies to access personal information.

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Airline Airlines Weather 116

Simple Flying

JUNE 14, 2024

On April 11th, 2024, Southwest Airlines Flight 2786 was inbound on an approach to its destination, Lihue Airport (LIH), when it experienced a severe drop in altitude, descending hundreds of feet in mere seconds before recovering just 400 ft above the oceans surface.

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Approach Airline Airlines Turbulence 126