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Southern California wildfires disrupt US flights; airlines issue travel warnings 

Aerotime

A passenger posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing the orange flames of the Palisades fire while on a United Airlines flight from Denver to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). BUR Airport issued a statement on X claiming that weather conditions are impacting various flight operations.

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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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No delay: These were the most on-time airlines in the world in 2024

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Aviation analytics company Cirium has released its rankings for the most on-time airlines in the world in 2024. Data is based on hundreds of real-time feeds, from airlines, distribution systems, and aviation authorities, providing a thorough and objective view of the performance of carriers. on-time arrivals.

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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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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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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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