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Austrian Airlines A320 heavily damaged by hailstorm, manages to land safely: pictures 

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An Austrian Airlines Airbus A320-200 aircraft sustained severe damage during a hailstorm on its approach to Vienna Airport (VIE). Images taken right after landing show the aircraft had been heavily impacted, losing part of the nose cone, which left the aircraft weather radar exposed.

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Union Says FAA To Drop ATC Center Weather Forecasters

AV Web

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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Asia Pacific airlines remain focused on resolutions amid continued growth

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Leaders of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) gathered to discuss the future of aviation in the region in Brunei Darussalam on November 12-13 2024, for the 68th Assembly of Presidents. Royal Brunei Airlines with international media, including AeroTime. of 2019 levels.

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How to Wrap Your Head Around Weather

Flying Magazine

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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United Airlines to launch new flight route between Washington and San Francisco

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United Airlines filed an application to launch a new daily round trip flight between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), connecting two major cities, Washington, D.C. Currently only American Airlines, Delta Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly this route from DCA airport.

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American Airlines Boeing 737-800 Dislodges From Gate Due To Severe Weather At Dallas Forth Worth International Airport

Simple Flying

Due to severe weather in Dallas, an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 was swept away from its gate this morning.

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Norwegian B737 suffers runway overrun in Molde, close call with sea edge: video

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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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