Aviation Bussiness News

MARCH 14, 2025

Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) has automated the customs clearance operations of CKTS Company Limited (CKTS), a major ground handler at Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan. Kansai International Airport is hub for major airlines in Japan, with CKTS alone handling 140,000 tonnes of air cargo annually.

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Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

As the KLM captain began to advance the throttles, the first officer advised that they had not yet been given take-off clearance. The KLM crew contacted the control tower, confirming they were ready and waiting for ATC clearance. The controller then gave KLM its departure clearance and told them to stand by for take-off clearance.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 3, 2025

The Silk Way West Airlines 777 received the alert first, around seven nautical miles after takeoff, and then descended in order to avoid a collision. With how tight Hong Kongs departure path is into the east, Im puzzled as to how they can issue near simultaneous clearance for jets. However, that gap narrowed all the way to 0.45

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AV Web

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Investigators found multiple human errors to be the primary cause of the fatal collision between a Japan Airlines jet and a Japan Coast Guard (JCG) aircraft at Tokyos Haneda Airport earlier this year. Controllers also did not notice the runway occupancy alert (alerting them to a potential collision) had been going off for about a minute.

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Aerotime

JUNE 7, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has found that interruptions and multitasking led to distractions that resulted in a near-collision incident between a Delta Air Lines and American Airlines aircraft at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) in New York earlier last year.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 4, 2025

A year ago, Japan Airlines flight 516, a domestic flight from Sapporo to Tokyo , was on its final approach to the capitals Haneda airport shortly after sunset. Having been given clearance to land on runway 34R, the Airbus A350-900 touched down and almost immediately hit another aircraft, a stationary Dash-8-300 of the Japan Coast Guard.

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Aerotime

JUNE 27, 2024

Clearance to resume deliveries of 737 MAX aircraft is expected in a matter of weeks, according to Bloomberg. Carriers awaiting delivery of 737 MAXs includes Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and Hainan Airlines.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 30, 2024

However, there’s one major snag with the new terminal, which involves the current US Pre-Clearance situation. The basics of Abu Dhabi’s US Pre-Clearance facility A decade ago (in 2014), a US Pre-Clearance facility opened at Abu Dhabi International Airport. early to complete all of this.

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AV Web

MARCH 19, 2025

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has posted its Preliminary Report on the runway incursion and near-collision involving a Flexjet Challenger 350 and a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 at Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW).

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

You have two pilots in the flight deck, and before crossing a busy runway, youd think that theyd make sure that they do in fact have clearance to cross, and also make sure that theres not any plane on short final. The Southwest aircraft had been given clearance to land, while the Flexjet aircraft had been told to hold short of the runway.

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Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

These shortages have been a primary factor in the operational bottlenecks faced by the airline sector over the last few years. According to IATA , more than half of ground handling professionals at airports do not believe they have the staff available to ensure smooth airline operations.

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AV Web

MARCH 11, 2025

Army UH60L helicopter and American Airlines/PSA Flight 5342, a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI formerly Bombardier) CRJ700 regional jet. The NTSB briefing, as well as the Preliminary Report, included a graphic (shown above) illustrating that a mere 75 feet of altitude clearance separated Route 4 from the normal descent profile to Runway 33.

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AV Web

MARCH 21, 2025

Cancel takeoff clearance. The crew mistook the surface for the nearby runway, an airline statement said. CNN quoted the controller as saying. Youre on H taxiway Southwest 3278. The crew complied and reported they had stopped a few seconds later. They had been cleared to take off on Runway 17R which is parallel to Taxiway H.

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Aerotime

JUNE 13, 2024

Maybe on first class in major airlines such as Emirates or Qatar Airways you get a way better seat than on a business jet, but the terminal, the process, how you can arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the flight, the after-flight, it is different,” he said. We take care of all the logistics and support for the plane.

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Aerotime

JULY 9, 2024

With clearance given by air traffic controllers, the flight left its assigned altitude of 34,000ft, descending at around 3,000ft per minute according to data obtained from Flightradar24. Should AeroTime receive an update from the airline, this article will be updated accordingly.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Having received clearance to do so, the plane turned south and began its descent back towards Schiphol. It subsequently had passenger-carrying careers with Zoom Airlines (UK) and Royal Air Maroc before being converted to a freighter variant in 2019. The aircraft was first delivered in May 2000 to Air Europa of Spain.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 23, 2024

Theres still some haze over the proposed merger of Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines, as several reports are now examining the slight change in the language of Alaskas official statement regarding the clearance of the DOJ review period.

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World Airline News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Alaska Air Group has introduced the interim leadership team in Honolulu to oversee Hawaiian Airlines’ operations until the two airlines are fully integrated, while keeping both brands—Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines.

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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.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Initial reports indicate that a Delta Airlines CRJ-900, operating as Delta Flight 4819 from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Toronto (YYZ), was involved in the incident. However, theres not much to it the aircraft received clearance to land, and that was the end of the communication. Minnesota to Toronto.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

For others, flying on a commercial airliner may be a once-a-year event when heading off on vacation. We will now begin our tour through a commercial airline flight, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey! Welcome onboard For some people, traveling by air has become purely routine, much like traveling by bus or train.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 7, 2025

Its no different than how Japan Airlines CEO would take the bus to work several years back, when the airline was losing a lot of money. We know the plane had initially been given clearance to land on runway 1. On the other hand, in places like Korea and Japan, optics and a sense of personal responsibility are important.

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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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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Flying a light airplane offers access to thousands more airports than the airlines serve, which means you can land closer to your destination, avoid long taxi routes, and save time. Call for your IFR clearance, including route, altitude, and transponder code. Here are three ways to get a clearance at a non-towered airport.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 21, 2025

A Southwest Airlines jet attempted to take off from a taxiway yesterday, somehow mistaking it for a runway in broad daylight. The airline accommodated Customers on another aircraft to their intended destination of Albany. The FAA ultimately determined that nothing was wrong at the airline. No injuries were reported.

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Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Over the past few years, airlines have been aggressively recruiting pilots to address a global pilot shortage, offering increased salaries, signing bonuses, and pathway programs. However, as economic conditions fluctuate and airlines reassess their staffing needs, some have paused or reduced hiring. Why Are Airlines Reducing Hiring?

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Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

While American Airlines flies many point-to-point passengers on its flights to London, a significant number of travelers also connect to other destinations out of the UK and the US.

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Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

High-Tech One Upmanship Air Facts Journal I flew for United Airlines from 1986 to 2015, thus ending a 29-year airline career of dedicated service to my employer. The translation of this saying is that when an airline pilot goes for recurrent simulator training and check ride, failure meant losing ones job if he or she failed the test.

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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.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The aircraft carried employees of the airline but it was described as a personal flight. The pilot got a special VFR clearance just before the crash. On Friday, two people were killed in the crash of a Citabria near Tustemena Lake on the Kenai Peninsula and on Sunday a Yute Commuter Service Cessna 207 went down near St. Mary’s.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

I have seen military pilots, multi-thousand-hour airline captains, and 100-hour private pilots, each of whom fits that description. ATC clearance readbacks are one example. Professional pilots stand out whether they have airline stripes on their sleeves or simply glide a Cessna 172 to a perfect landing on a summer’s evening.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Airliner) Category D: Between 141 knots and 165 knots. Large Airliner or Military Jet) Category E: Speed 166 knots or more. Military Aircraft) Approach designers use the approach category to ensure obstacle clearance requirements are met for each instrument approach. Small Multi-Engine) Category C: Between 121 and 140 knots.

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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.” Investors don’t need to do clearance between the zone and the airport.

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Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In the airline world, descent planning and execution receives a lot of attention. To cope with these challenges, airline glass flight decks contain a vertical navigation function (VNAV) that keeps the autopilot, and the crew, on the right path to arrive at the final approach fix, or downwind leg, at speed and on altitude.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 8, 2025

Pre-clearance guide Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is a popular business aviation destination in Europe. During inclement weather or peak commercial airline movement periods (typically 0600-0730 and 2100-2230 local), slot availability may be limited at EIDW. Onboard CIQ clearance must be approved in advance.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 2, 2024

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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. ATC: “Southwest 425, roger, cancel approach clearance, go around runway 10. Admittedly Southwest is a huge airline, and operates a lot of flights each day. The flight was scheduled to depart at 4PM and arrive at 6:10PM.

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