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Southern California wildfires disrupt US flights; airlines issue travel warnings 

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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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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 B737 hits kite while landing at Washington-Reagan Airport  

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A United Airlines Boeing 737 had a lucky escape after it struck a kite on its final approach to Washington-Reagan Airport (DCA) in the US capital. The incident involving the United Airlines aircraft and a kite occurred on Saturday, March 29, 2025, according to reports.

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Union Says FAA To Drop ATC Center Weather Forecasters

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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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Full cycle: how TARMAC Aerosave stores, maintains and recycles airliners 

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When, one after another, airlines were forced to ground their entire fleets, a scramble ensued to find places to park hundreds of aircraft for an indefinite period of time. This is quite a striking figure, because there are many more narrowbodies in service with airlines globally.

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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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Weather, Controller Shortages Loom For Record Holiday Weekend

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Airlines have added thousands of seats to meet Thanksgiving demand and the current estimates are that 31 million people will take off somewhere in the U.S., Weather will also likely cause problems. The post Weather, Controller Shortages Loom For Record Holiday Weekend appeared first on AVweb.

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