Aerotime

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Zayed International Airport’s (AUH) Northern Runway (13L/31R) is now fully operational after reopening ahead of schedule following a rehabilitation and upgrade plan. The project included reinforcing and resurfacing the runway with 210,000 tons of asphalt. Exciting News!

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Runway Instrument Landing System Weather Airlines 268

Aerotime

JANUARY 6, 2025

The aircraft that operated the service, a rotation from Manchester (MAN) to Geneva (GVA), is being retired, marking an end to almost 42 years of Boeing 757 passenger services by UK-based airlines. Jet2 is a British low-cost airline offering scheduled and charter flights from the United Kingdom. The final flight, operated by 37.3-year-old

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Cargo Cockpit Weather Airlines 271

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Endeavor Air CRJ900 has now been removed from Toronto's Runway 23 as operations at the airport normalize following the crash and a spell of bad weather. Passengers onboard Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 have been offered $30,000 each following the crash landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday.

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Runway Weather Airlines Airline 96

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 6, 2025

Singapore Airlines very long Singapore to Manchester flight Manchester has been dealing with some inclement weather the past couple of days, including heavy snow. This incident happened on Sunday, January 5, 2025, and involves Singapore Airlines flight SQ52, scheduled to operate from Singapore (SIN) to Manchester (MAN).

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Airlines Airline Weather Runway 113

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

GoJet Airlines Flight 4427, with 27 passengers on board, including the crew, slid off an icy taxiway after landing at St. As reported by WSAZ News , a United regional jet operated by GoJet Airlines, took off from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and landed at Lambert Airport at around 10:50 local time.

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Jet Airlines Airline Runway 272

Aerotime

JANUARY 6, 2025

Heavy snowfall from a weather episode named Storm Blair has caused major air travel disruptions across Europe and the United States, leading to flight cancellations at several major airports. In the United Kingdom, particularly heavy snowfall has led to flight disruptions and temporary runway closures in various regions.

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Weather Runway Airlines Airline 271

AV Web

MARCH 30, 2025

Airport police briefly took away a man’s kite after reports that it was hit by a United Airlines Boeing 737 on short final for Washington Reagan Airport on Saturday. He was apparently one of two kite flyers enjoying early spring weather at Gravelly Point, which is just off the end of Runway 1/19.

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AGL Runway Weather Airlines 103

Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

The UKs Department of Transport (DoT) is holding back on granting Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) the permission it needs to resume flights to UK airports. The flight, which operates weekly, had been forced to divert from its intended destination due to adverse weather conditions, which included thick fog, in Multan.

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Runway Approach Lift Weather 308

Aerotime

MARCH 26, 2025

On that fateful day of March 27, 1977, there were 583 fatalities between the KLM Boeing 747 and the Pan Am Boeing 747 ‘Clipper Maid of the Seas” Only 61 survivors somehow escaped the inferno that engulfed the airport runway. The controller confirmed that he heard the message and asked the pilots to report runway clear.

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Clearance Runway Weather Pilot 297

Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Yesterday, the 31st of October 2024, a Starlux Airlines flight bounced on the runway at Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei while attempting to land during the most severe typhoon that Taiwan has seen in thirty years. On Tuesday, the Central Weather Administration issued a sea warning and warned that a land warning might follow.

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Knot Runway Weather Approach 97

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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Runway Approach Airlines Airline 120

Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

The UKs aviation safety regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), is holding back on granting Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) the permission it needs to resume flights to UK airports. Approaching Lahore Airport from the south, the flight was cleared to land on runway 36R at the airport.

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Runway Approach Lift Weather 265

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.

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Runway Weather Airlines Airline 105

Aerotime

AUGUST 15, 2024

However, for one recent Alaska Airlines flight the diversion was caused by an unusual event. The airport’s runway elevation is 6,451 feet and subject to the frequently changing weather that is associated with a mountainous airport. Flights are diverted for a multitude of reasons.

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Pilot Weather Runway Approach 304

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For the last lounge visit of my quick trip to Japan & Korea , it was time to fly Japan Airlines Airbus A350-1000 business class from Tokyo (HND) to New York (JFK). In the previous installment, I reviewed the Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge , which is the primary business class lounge for the airline.

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Airlines Airline Runway Ceiling 111

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 5, 2025

The island being in the middle of the ocean means that weather conditions can rapidly change, and on top of that, winds can be really strong. However, due to strong wind shear plus the short runway, that ultimately didnt end up being the case, at least without a major payload restriction. How do you book these Saint Helena flights?

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Wind Shear Weather Runway Payload 120

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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Runway Approach General Aviation Weather 100

Aerotime

JULY 5, 2024

Airport authorities said that conditions on the runway during the incident, including weather, visibility and signals, were as normal. An EVA Air Boeing 777-300ER's left wing appeared to have struck a light pole while getting ready to depart Ho Chi Minh City for Taipei. (1)

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Weather Runway Airline Airlines 290

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 18, 2025

The aircraft came in to land on runway 22. Weather conditions werent good at all, with winds at the time reported as being at 22 knots, and gusting to 36 knots. Not only that, but there was quite a crosswind, as wind was blowing at a direction 40 degrees off the runway heading. This incident is now being investigated.

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Air Traffic Control Knot Runway Crosswind 94

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! One of the first items on before taxi checklists is to set the take-off flaps well before the aircraft approaches the runway.

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Cabin Crew Runway Clearance Knot 271

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. The system will reduce the takeoff distance and increase the takeoff weight, allowing aircraft to fly further, particularly from airports with short runways such as London-City Airport (LCY).

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Cargo Weather Runway Pilot 281

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 17, 2025

Yesterday was a challenging travel day in the United States, due to some weather systems. Its also spring break for many people, which makes everything more challenging, as airlines dont have much spare capacity for when things go wrong. Quick background I am a current and 11 year EXPLAT (3 of which were CK). Unbelievable! Incredible!

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Weather Tarmac Runway Ceiling 87

Cranky Flier

APRIL 18, 2024

But Oakland did a lot of research on this and it got its airlines onboard with the shift. Oakland lies across the bay and actually has its main runway sitting in the bay itself on what I assume is land fill. Even if it did, OAK doesn’t have its runways so close together that they become heavily impacted by low clouds.

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Runway Weather Airlines Airline 246

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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Air Traffic Control Altimeter Runway Weather 141

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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Airlines Airline Turbulence Runway 59

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

CDT, a Beech Baron lifted off from Runway 35 at Lubbock Executive Airpark in Texas (F82). No mechanical, medical, or weather issues were reported. The accident pilot does a cursory look over the plane’s exterior, gets in, starts the engines, and taxis to the runway. on march 17, 2023, at 11:37 a.m. By 11:40 a.m.

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Pilot Knot Airplanes Lift 93

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The weather on that day, September 12, 2024, was rather miserable, but not atypical for Alaska with fall a few days away45 degrees F, ceiling less than 500 feet, and a cold, steady rain. Shortly after the end of the war, this veteran was pressed into airline service with Transcontinental and Western Air-TWA as NC88824.

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Cargo Runway Ceiling Weather 116

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. Or, sadly, too many pilots’ final decision: “The weather is really marginal, but with a little luck, I should be able to make it.” I like that definition. I am sure you have your own list.

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Pilot Flight Deck Approach Weather 105

Ask the Pilot

DECEMBER 3, 2024

We flew economy class on an Eastern Airlines L-1011. Specifically, we could see the entire approach end of SJU’s runway 8, plus a good portion of the adjacent taxiway. Here would be planes and airlines I’d only seen pictures of. Two things solved my dilemma: The first thing was the weather. And, I was sick.

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Weather Airplanes Jet Airlines 105

One Mile at a Time

MAY 29, 2024

The aircraft was cleared to depart runway 35L at Congonhas Airport. This runway is 6,173 feet (or 1,883 meters) long. 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. What could cause an incident like this?

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Runway Air Traffic Control Weather Jet 116

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Modern commercial airliners have complicated cabin air conditioning systems , as well as other electrical cabling and pipework that keep all the systems on the aircraft functioning. EQRoy / Shutterstock This is a regular source of passenger frustration on certain airlines. All of this hardware needs to be accommodated somewhere.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 271

Air Facts

JANUARY 22, 2025

The weather was still good, and the database had been updated. I tuned in the ATIS at a nearby airport of the first destination to listen to weather to know which runway I would most likely use (as it was not a towered airport). We discontinued the test with a plan to resume the following day.

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VOR Approach Airplanes Flight Plan 98

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 3, 2025

Air Greenland is an absolutely fascinating little airline. The airline has been struggling with this route the past couple of days, as it has now diverted twice. The airline recently switched operations to this airport, thanks to a new, longer runway, which makes it possible to operate a jet here.

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Weather Runway Jet Approach 116

World Airline News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Breeze Airways has partnered with The Weather Company , the world’s most accurate¹ forecaster, to provide its passengers with an unparalleled travel experience, no matter the conditions.

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Weather Runway Airlines Airline 52

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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Airlines Airline Cabin Crew Descent 59

One Mile at a Time

JUNE 21, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating yet another incident involving a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737. This incident involves Southwest Airlines flight WN4069 from Las Vegas (LAS) to Oklahoma City (OKC), which departed on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. The aircraft was cleared for a visual approach on runway 17R.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Pilot 124

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Coordinating schedules and weather took almost six months. Bill was a pilot for Eastern Airlines and he wore a toupee. The ramp is empty, so I ask if hed like to taxi us to the departure end of the runway. The main road between the houses is the old runway. With 18 gallons of fuel on board burning 4.5

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Airplanes Hangar Runway Tarmac 98