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 Airlines Airline 116

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 71

Runway Cargo Jet Pilot 71

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.

Runway 105

Runway Weather Airlines Airline 105

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 109

Runway Air Traffic Control Knot Clearance 109

BAA Training

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

SmartLynx Airlines, a leading EU-based ACMI, charter, and cargo operator, has joined Avion Express and Air Explore in the Pilot Runway project. The post SmartLynx Airlines Joins Pilot Runway Project—Financed Pilot Training Program appeared first on BAA Training.

Runway 40

Runway Pilot Cargo Airlines 40

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 112

Runway Air Traffic Control NOTAMs Pilot 112

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 Airlines Airline Jet 119

Simple Flying

AUGUST 6, 2024

Dallas Love Field Airport is set to close one of its two runways for safety upgrades. The runway will be out of action for nearly three months. Considering the runway was built over half a century ago, it is imperative for such maintenance and upgrades to be regularly undertaken to ensure runway safety and efficiency.

Runway 105

Runway Airlines Airline 105

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 Airlines Airline 92

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

While the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, often known as Mumbai Airport (BOM), ranks as the busiest one-runway airport in Asia, the busiest single-runway airport in the US is the San Diego International Airport (SAN). Let's take a look at the five facts about SAN.

Runway 116

Runway Airlines Airline 116

Aerotime

AUGUST 13, 2024

A Singapore Airlines B787-10 aircraft landed at Japan’s Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo with a technical brake issue. The incident occurred on August 12, 2024, at around 07:38 local time when the B787-10 aircraft landed safely on Runway B (RWY16L/34R), albeit with smoke billowing from the plane tyres.

Runway 284

Runway Airlines Airline 284

Simple Flying

JUNE 28, 2024

The NTSB has launched an investigation into an incident involving a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 earlier this week. The early morning departure, flight 4805, departed from a runway that was closed.

Runway 92

Runway Airlines Airline 92

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

An incident has come to light involving a Vueling aircraft landing on a runway at Palma de Mallorca that was already occupied by another aircraft. Violations like these have been reported multiple times in airports across the world, with regulatory bodies taking action and suggesting ways to reduce such occurrences.

Runway 115

Runway Airlines Airline 115

Aerotime

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Czech Airlines has completed its final flight after over 100 years of service in an aviation legacy that stretches back to October 1923. The final Czech Airlines flight (OK767) departed Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on October 26, 2024, at 21:23, before landing at Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG) around an hour later.

Airlines 293

Airlines Airline Runway 293

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Japan Airlines has started to retire its Boeing 77-300ER fleet from service, with the airline bidding farewell to the first of these aircraft on September 19, 2024. Video footage posted on social media shows ground staff at Haneda Airport (HND) lining the runway to pay homage to the aircraft as it heads into storage.

Airlines 293

Airlines Airline Runway 293

Simple Flying

JULY 14, 2024

The NTSB released the preliminary report of the investigation earlier this week regarding Southwest Airlines flight WN-4805, which took off from a closed runway late last month. Although no one was hurt in this incident, it was a serious incident, nevertheless, with the potential for catastrophic outcomes.

Runway 105

Runway Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

JUNE 18, 2024

At smaller airports, runways with grass surfaces are not an uncommon feature. Back in 1965, for one Avro 748 turboprop airliner, a grass runway would result in terminal damage.

Runway 111

Runway Airlines Airline 111

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 301

Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airlines Airline 301

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The concept of air-rail partnerships is growing in popularity - while the idea has been around for decades, more airlines are recognizing the advantages such connectivity offers their customers.

Runway 105

Runway Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ) has published its preliminary report about an incident involving an American Eagle Embraer E170, operated by Envoy Air, which landed on the wrong runway in Chicago, Illinois, the United States, on September 25, 2024.

Runway 115

Runway Airlines Airline 115

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 293

Air Traffic Control Airlines Airline Runway 293

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.

Airlines 273

Airlines Airline Runway 273

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.

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Simple Flying

JULY 24, 2024

Doyle noted that the airports fees remain too high and risk making the facility and its airline operators uncompetitive in the face of competition from other European hubs. They also came in the context of continued discussions on the possibility of the all-important third runway at LHR.

Runway 97

Runway Airlines Airline 97

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.

Air Traffic Control 301

Air Traffic Control Cargo Runway Transponder 301

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.

Tarmac 261

Tarmac Runway Airlines Airline 261

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?

Airlines 270

Airlines Airline Runway Stability 270

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published its preliminary report about an incident involving an American Airlines Airbus A319 and a Beechcraft King Air at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Runway 111

Runway Airlines Airline 111

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.

Airlines 259

Airlines Airline Runway Approach 259

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.

Turbulence 307

Turbulence Approach Airlines Airline 307

Simple Flying

AUGUST 9, 2024

On April 5, 1976, Alaska Airlines Flight 60, a Boeing 727-81, was scheduled to fly from Anchorage to Seattle, with en route stops in Juneau and Ketchikan.

Runway 96

Runway Airlines Airline Approach 96

AV Web

OCTOBER 24, 2024

On Wednesday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary report highlighting yet another close call between an American Airlines A319 and a Beechcraft King Air at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia on May 29. The King Air crew responded noting that they had already landed.

Clearance 98

Clearance Runway Final Approach Approach 98

Simple Flying

JULY 28, 2024

It is located on the island of Oahu and is served by many American and international airlines. Honolulu International Airport, also known as Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, is the primary facility serving the US state of Hawaii.

Runway 105

Runway Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

For the vast majority of modern-day airline passengers, any given flight will take off from one solid-ground runway and land on another. However, there is a novel but practical solution to this in the form of using 'nature's runways.

Runway 111

Runway Pilot Airlines Airline 111

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.

Airlines 293

Airlines Airline Runway 293

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.

Airlines 284

Airlines Airline Runway Pilot 284

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.

Tail 326

Tail Runway UTC Airlines 326