Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

Flying for extended periods of time at the controls of a basic aircraft was hard physical work, and poor weather or mechanical issues could also add to pilot fatigue on longer flights. Generally speaking, a commercial airliner must be equipped with an autopilot if it has a capacity of 20 passengers or greater.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 15, 2024

However, for one recent Alaska Airlines flight the diversion was caused by an unusual event. However, as the twin jet Embraer ERJ 175 approached JACt, the pilot revealed that he did not have the proper qualification to land at the airport, according to a passenger on the plane. Flights are diverted for a multitude of reasons.

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Aerotime

JUNE 4, 2024

Mexicana de Aviacion, Mexico’s newly reinstated government-run carrier, has ordered 20 Embraer E2 regional jets. According to ch-aviation, the airline now operates three Boeing 737-800s, all of which are owned by the Mexican Air Force and are leased to Mexicana.

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Simple Flying

MAY 20, 2024

Nearly 25-40% of an airline operating expenses are used on jet fuel. So, how much fuel does an airliner consume during flight? Well, that depends on a multitude of factors, including aircraft's empty weight, carried payload, efficiency of the engines, flight path, and weather conditions.

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Airline Reporter

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Photo courtesy of BCB Airport We usually cover specific events at airports, often relating to aircraft or airline events, but sometimes about milestones at the airport itself. Looking down the 5,501-foot runway 13 at BCB airport The airport currently boasts a jet-capable 5,501-foot runway, but that wasn’t always the case.

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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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Ask the Pilot

DECEMBER 3, 2024

We flew economy class on an Eastern Airlines L-1011. It was my first time on a TriStar and only my second time on a widebody jet. For as much as I wanted to swim and enjoy the warmth of the Caribbean, I also wanted to sit on the balcony with my binoculars and watch jets. But now that weather had gone south.

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WayMan

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Commercial airliners, private jets, and military aircraft each operate at different altitudes to optimize safety, fuel efficiency, and performance. Weather Avoidance : Cruising at these heights keeps planes above turbulent weather patterns and clouds, ensuring smoother flights. How High Can Private Jets Fly?

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 14, 2025

Im not sure what to make of this incident, other than being grateful that the Southwest Airlines pilots seemed to know what they were doing Van Nuys tower struggles to deal with difficult situation VASAviation has the air traffic control audio and a visualization of a close call in Southern California, which happened on March 17, 2025.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 5, 2025

In no particular order The United Airlines island hopper While you could fly nonstop from Honolulu to Guam in just over seven hours on a 777, whats the fun in that? Alaska Airlines operates several different milk run routes, connecting smaller communities in Alaska. Singapore Airlines A350-900ULRs are super comfy! Landing in St.

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Airline Reporter

JANUARY 15, 2025

Icelandair’s first A321LR, TF-IAA, at a gate at Stockholm Arlanda Airport following its inaugural revenue flight from KEF Icelandair has, other than their domestic/feeder airline, long had an all-Boeing mainline fleet consisting of 737 MAX-8 and MAX-9, 757-200, 757-300, and 767 jetliners. That all changed on Dec.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

To fly an aircraft that weighs more than 12,500 pounds or a jet (regardless of weight), pilots require a type rating. a jet engine) for lift at low speed but non-rotating surfaces (i.e., To fly an aircraft that weighs more than 12,500 pounds or a jet (regardless of weight), pilots require a type rating. wings) at higher speeds.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 3, 2025

Air Greenland is an absolutely fascinating little airline. The carriers only jet is a single Airbus A330-800neo , which operates its flagship route, between Nuuk, Greenland (GOH), and Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH). The airline has been struggling with this route the past couple of days, as it has now diverted twice.

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iPad Pilot News

JUNE 14, 2024

FAA Updates Datalink Weather Advisory Circular iPad Pilot News The rollout of ADS-B datalink weather over twelve years ago was an interesting time for GA pilots. The result was tangible, too, with weather-related fatal accidents steadily declining in the following years.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

These categories apply whether youre flying a Cub on a summer evening or a business jet on an RNAV approach. They arent just a list of priorities in an emergency, they also neatly sum up the different roles a pilot must play, roles that used to be divided very specifically on the flight deck of an airliner. Is it all worth it?

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 8, 2025

Sanya Airport Restrictions Sanya, China Sanya Airport (ZJSY), located on Hainan island, will not permit overnight parking for private jets from January 14 to February 22. As a popular vacation destination during Chinese New Year, ZJSY experiences heavy traffic from both private jets and increased commercial airline operations.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

However, for a new jet, I was surprised by the lack of Wi-Fi and power outlets, and also thought the food couldve been better especially for an airline from Italy! ITA Airways business class seats A320neo The seats were as basic as they come the tray tables were even a bit smaller than youll find on other airlines.

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World Airline News

MARCH 31, 2025

The FAA issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Embraer 175 and the airline expects the first commercial flight to be onboard a United Express Embraer 175.

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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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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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One Mile at a Time

JULY 20, 2024

Southwest Airlines can’t seem to stay out of the news lately when it comes to concerning safety incidents. The plane took off roughly on schedule, at 4:15PM, and most of the flight was routine, though it took a bit longer than usual due to weather enroute, as the plane made several detours. There were several other diversions that day.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Welcome to my trip report on Japan Airlines 2024 edition! This is Japan Airlines A350-900 (JA15XJ) in the oneworld special livery being prepared for departure to Osaka at Okinawa Airport. I flew with this airline's 767 before (JA604J and JA607J) on the SIN-KUL-SIN many years ago so it wasn't necessary for me to fly on this bird.

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Simple Flying

MAY 21, 2024

Like so many other professions, airline life has unique and specific jargon that might have a different meaning than what first meets the eye (or ear!). This article will touch on terms not discussed in previous iterations of this series. Today's features are "FICON, "RCAM," "Reroutes," and Sequences."

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World Airline News

APRIL 16, 2025

billion in the first quarter and over $10 billion in the last 12 months; Over $2 billion of free cash flow 4 in the first quarter and over $5 billion in the last 12 months Delivered best first-quarter operational performance since 2021 United Airlines Boeing 777-222 ER N786UA (msn 26938) AMS (Ton Jochems). Q1 pre-tax margin up 4.9

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 18, 2024

However, modern engineering has allowed contemporary airliners to be robust and operate even under suboptimal conditions. The winter season brings several challenges to flight operations. Precipitation in the form of snow, hail, and freezing rain can impact ramp activities.

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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. To demonstrate this magnificent place, I chose horrendously gusty winds by manually editing the weather in both X-Plane 12 (XP12) and MSFS2020.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 29, 2024

For whatever reason, during its takeoff roll, the jet took up the entire length of the runway, and only rotated meters before the end of the runway. The video footage is pretty dramatic, as you can see that the jet takes off at the “piano keys.” This runway is 6,173 feet (or 1,883 meters) long. What could cause an incident like this?

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AV Web

JUNE 14, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an April incident involving a Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 jet which came dangerously close to the Pacific Ocean. The memo revealed that despite inclement weather forecasts, the captain elected to let the “newer” first officer fly the short leg to Lihue.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Welcome to my Skymark Airlines Trip Report! This is Skymark's one of the 2 pokemon special livery painted on the airline's Boeing 737-800. However, the first A380 (in assembly line) didn't make it to the airline's fleet as the airline was facing financial issue due to the Japanese yen dropping significantly against the U.S

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 17, 2024

It’s unfortunate just how often we see airline employees showing absolutely no care when handling the belongings of passengers. Specifically, she seems to have about half a dozen bags on stairs that are connected to the jet bridge, which need to get down to the apron. Furthermore, the agent is even wearing a Cathay Pacific vest.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

AvioFuel is primarily designed for turboprop and jet aircraft. Avtech proFLIGHT This app is a high-quality weather tool for the professional flight crew. Bombardier Aerospace This collection of apps provides eLearning, operating procedures and maintenance utilities for operators of Bombardier jet airplanes.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 14, 2024

Southwest Airlines has just internally revealed details of an incident that occurred back in April 2024, which can only be described as a very close call. Before the first flight, the pilots saw that the weather conditions at Lihue Airport were bad (poor visibility, thunderstorms, strong winds, etc.),

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The 707 would revolutionize the airline industry and become one of the most successful jet airliners in aviation history, helping make overseas transit faster and more affordable to the general public. But the 367-80 would lead to the development of the Boeing 707 airliner.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 23, 2024

It was, however, disrupted by several aircraft being stuck elsewhere in Europe due to weather, and others absent due to maintenance and double bookings. Sadly, though the P-38 and F4U-4 remained weathered in back in Salzburg. The highlight for many was a rare appearance of the DC-6 and B-25 from the Flying Red Bulls.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

From the inexpensive thrill of soaring in a glider to the massive expense of a commercial airliner, there is a lot to consider regarding the cost of the flight. Large Private Jets / Regional Jets: $10 million – $80 million Commercial Airliners: $80 million – over $400 million How Much Do Airplanes Cost? million – $8.8

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Introduction Okinawa was one of the cities I like to visit especially after hearing a lot of positive reviews from my friends so after much consideration, I decided to make it my first stop and looking at the list of airlines, I decided on Peach. Overall I thought the airline did a good job in designing the mobile app and website.

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Aerotime

MAY 24, 2024

This has resulted in the establishment of new nonstop routes by Chinese airlines. Therefore, we expect that, in years to come, there will be a bit more pressure on the revenue management side of airlines and some more pressure on the yields and on the financials.” he said.

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