Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Back in the early days of jet airliners, pilots long experienced in more forgiving two- and four-engine, piston-powered prop planes found themselves running out of airspeed, altitude, and ideas on the final approach to landing. Several of these unstabilized approaches resulted in major aircraft damage or worse.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 3, 2024

overall for the month, indicating that there is no let-up in the surging demand for air travel despite ongoing geopolitical challenges faced by the airline industry. Turbulence ahead? Its latest report pertaining to August 2024 shows that global air traffic rose by 8.6% compared to August 2023. year-on-year. Capacity was up 1.2%

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Aerotime

MAY 9, 2024

However, the airline will reduce its offering from New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and will also axe some less popular European flights to free up aircraft capacity to be used elsewhere across the network. As part of this drive, several route cuts will begin to kick in as the northern winter season of 2024 approaches.

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Ask Captain Lim

MAY 21, 2024

A SIA Boeing 777-300ER taking off at Zurich Photo Credit: Aero Icarus ( [link] ) The Boeing 777 severe encounter with turbulence On May 21, a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 diverted to Bangkok and made an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport after encountering severe turbulence, leaving one dead and about 30 injured.

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AV Web

JUNE 11, 2024

The shattered radome and cracked windscreens of an Austrian Airlines A320 got viral coverage Sunday after the plane encountered hail from a cell on approach to Vienna-Scwechat Airport. The crew issued a Mayday, likely because of the suddenly opaque windscreens, but landed uneventfully.

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AV Web

JUNE 11, 2024

The shattered radome and cracked windscreens of an Austrian Airlines A320 got viral coverage Sunday after the plane encountered hail from a cell on approach to Vienna-Scwechat Airport. The crew issued a Mayday, likely because of the suddenly opaque windscreens, but landed uneventfully.

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AV Web

AUGUST 4, 2024

The most beautiful instrument approach I have done so far in my life was when I was flying a 767 from San Juan to JFK. It was a long overwater flight that had the distinction of being one of the few times I have flown through moderate or worse turbulence non-stop for more than four hours. We worked hard to be able to fly.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The aviation industry faced a turbulent year in 2024, marked by not only technological innovation and ongoing sustainability demands but also major operational disruptions. How are training organizations and airlines adapting to keep pace? But what do these changes experienced in 2024 mean for the industrys long-term readiness?

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

We will also examine the next most critical phase of our flight, from descent and deceleration to the approach and landing phases, even touching upon what happens when the aircraft arrives safely at the gate. EQRoy / Shutterstock This is a regular source of passenger frustration on certain airlines.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The airline has more legroom than competitors, and on balance has better food, drinks, and service. While Alaska doesnt have seat back entertainment, I appreciate the airlines reasonably priced and fast Wi-Fi, plus the streaming entertainment. I like how Alaska offers these in first class, since many US airlines no longer do.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 28, 2024

Photo by Ronan Thomas] Recently I flew in an art deco airliner from Duxford to London on a 100-mile round trip. In 2024, we can easily take jet airline flights for granted. But airlines used to be vastly different. In 1934, a new airliner took off: the De Havilland DH.89 I was transported back in time. 89 Dragon Rapide.

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Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Blog

AUGUST 4, 2024

Whether you’re preparing for turbine ground school, studying for your Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, priming for a corporate or airline interview, or upgrading into a personal jet or turboprop— The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual Fifth Edition is designed for you. Covers all the essentials of turbine aircraft in one book.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 19, 2024

What makes decided to fly on this route with the airline is mainly to check out the lounges at Bangkok and also to experience the Boeing 787 aircraft in the front cabin. I have flown on this aircraft twice on SIN-SGN-SIN route in the Economy Class and the experience is what you expect when flying on one of the best airlines in the world.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The airline has comfortable business class seats with direct aisle access, friendly service, tasty meals that are served efficiently, exceptional bedding, and extensive entertainment. LATAM offers Thompson Aero Vantage XL seats on these jets, which is a staggered configuration that you’ll also find on several other airlines.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 6, 2024

The 1,000-foot en route ceiling means that approach minimums never come into question. Bouncing [in turbulent air inside an RV-9A] means fatigue, and that means stress that can lead to poor decision-making and decreased skills… Then there are winds aloft. The two considerations are turbulence and headwinds.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 2, 2024

This airline is operating a massive fleet of over 550 aircraft (July 2024) excluding the wet lease aircraft of 2 Turkish Airlines's Boeing 777-300ER and damp lease of 6 Qatar Airways Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. This is Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER painted in Indigo's livery. Welcome to my trip report on Indigo!

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Jeremiah FELIX is a pilot for a Canadian airline with concerns about the apparent move toward single-pilot airline operations. From early autopilots introduced in the 1920s to the advanced Flight Management System and fly-by-wire technology used in modern airliners, these innovations have revolutionized aircraft operations.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 28, 2024

Welcome to my 2nd flight review on Aegean Airlines! Introduction There are 2 airlines operating on ATH-SKG route and since there is not much of a choice, I decided to fly Aegean Airlines once again, this time flying on the Airbus A320ceo version. The aircraft was on final approach to SKG. My flight departed from gate 2.

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Ask Captain Lim

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

(Courtesy of Louisa Lim) Mr Hamdan Mohamed Khamis (left), a senior first officer with the Seoul-headquartered Asiana Airlines, is one of the coaches of Flight Experience Singapore’s Fear of Flying programme. Nowadays, the people who approach me are more diverse, often coming from a wider range of backgrounds and experiences,” he says.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Innsbruck is one of the most beautiful and spectacular places on earth with an airport that can support a variety of airline equipment up to a small widebody such as the Boeing 767-300ER. For the final approach, I calculated V REF of about 128 was fought with much shear, with airspeed variances of up to 20 to 30 knots, providing a wild ride.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

There is a lot more to gain from these NextGen services than just being able to see the location of thunderstorm cells on your iPad in flight, or noting the location of an airliner passing 10 miles in front of you. What is the best IFR route and which approach can I expect? How is the weather developing? Where is the traffic?

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

My ride: SX-NEC in the airline's new livery Introduction Flying with Aegean Airlines has been in my mind for a while and when the chance presented itself, I decided to go for it. However I would be flying Economy Class so will I be impressed with the airline? Welcome to my 2024 New Year trip report! Read on to find out.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This is my ride, B-58502, the airline's Airbus A350-900. The airline's website/mobile app The airline's website and mobile app are easy to use, user-friendly and the terms and condition are clearly stated so one should not have any issues navigating them. Meanwhile the airline is working hard to operate more flights to the U.S,

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Oh, and did I mention, most of this complex interaction between student and instructor takes place in a cramped and noisy cockpit “classroom,” in turbulence, and in a busy air traffic environment? One unexpected benefit of this approach appeared later on in life. All great lessons to carry into an airline flight deck.

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Airspeed Junkie

JULY 31, 2024

Passenger experience is significantly enhanced on the Dreamliner due to its spacious cabin design, superior air quality, and technologies that reduce turbulence, allowing for a more enjoyable and less taxing flight. The reduction in fuel burn not only lowers operational costs for airlines but also minimizes the environmental impact.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Now, as you fight turbulence and radio for help, you must make life-or-death decisions. But then, as they approached the Florida panhandle, the weather ahead started to worsen. N4467D was a Cessna 421C, not a large airliner. When the pilot reported severe turbulence, ATC suggested turning around. ATC reassured him.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 4, 2024

Introduction This trip came about when I spotted some good airfares from Singapore Airlines thanks to social media. Since I am there, I decided to spend a few days in Thessaloniki before returning home from Athens, trying out Sky Express and flying Aegean Airlines once again. Does this make EVA Air not my favourite airline anymore?

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Welcome to my Delta Airlines 767-400ER Trip report! Introduction At this time of blogging, Delta Airlines offered 2 daily flights to GRU (Sao Paulo), I can chose either to fly to London Heathrow via Atlanta or New York JFK. Premium Select (2-2-2 seating configuration - 20 seats) This is the airline's premium economy class.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

Currently ANA (Not the airline) Aeroportos de Portugal is responsible for the airport and so far it has expanded the airport by building a second terminal which is used exclusively for low cost carriers. The airline offered lounge access and gave us a chance to upgrade to business class but it was an easy decision to skip them.

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Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Corporate pilots who had seen nothing but gray or rain outside the windshield suddenly could see the terrain, obstacles, runways, approaches, their own flightpath ahead, and even traffic in 3D. The SVS reduces landing minima from 200 ft to 150 ft, giving the EFVS a better chance to pick up the runway environment and approach lighting system.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 22, 2024

Introduction Only 2 airlines operate this domestic route, Athens to Thessaloniki, they are Sky Express and Aegean Airlines. Curious about this airline? Well, here is my experience with this airline, both on ground and in-flight. Unfortunately this airline does not have mobile app version. Not user-friendly.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 15, 2024

At this time of blogging) Air India and Vistara will be merged into one airline, with Air India branding continue to exist. Vistara's flight code, UK will no longer exist and so will the airline's website which would direct passengers to Air India's website for booking and redemption. Fortunately, my flight was not affected.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

APRIL 27, 2024

Welcome to my trip report on Juneyao Airlines! They are Singapore Airlines, Spring Airlines (Low Cost), Juneyao Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines. Juneyao Airlines and Spring Airlines caught my attention as I had not flown with them before my trip. I had a few choices to fly to Shanghai.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Photo: Scoot) My ride: 9V-TRX Introduction When the airline announced on social media about this flight, I was interested but at the same time the timing wasn't good for me as it was a busy period (work). Let's see how this works out for both airlines after a year or two. More of this airline in my next trip report.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Oh, and did I mention, most of this complex interaction between student and instructor takes place in a cramped and noisy cockpit “classroom,” in turbulence, and in a busy air traffic environment? One unexpected benefit of this approach appeared later on in life. All great lessons to carry into an airline flight deck.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

The career progression of commercial pilots involves steps from Certified Flight Instructor to First Officer at regional airlines, and eventually to major airlines, where seniority plays a significant role in job security and salary, with the profession offering high financial rewards and opportunities for global travel.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 7, 2024

Congratulations to the airline! Introduction When this airline first came out into the aviation world, I kept misreading it as Alaska Air, anyone else has this issue? Today (July 2024), the airline has a massive fleet of twenty-three 737 MAX 8 with one 737 MAX-8200 in operation (197-seater, higher capacity aircraft).

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