Northstar VFR

MAY 16, 2024

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI Technology in aviation has advanced tremendously since the early days of flying, but one thing has not changed: the weather. Perhaps one of the reasons is that the abundance of weather products available on the internet, TV, handbooks , etc. You should have your personal weather minimums written down.

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iPad Pilot News

JUNE 14, 2024

FAA Updates Datalink Weather Advisory Circular iPad Pilot News The rollout of ADS-B datalink weather over twelve years ago was an interesting time for GA pilots. The result was tangible, too, with weather-related fatal accidents steadily declining in the following years.

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Flyertalk

JULY 3, 2024

United’s newest technological tool gives flyers access to local maps with real-time weather updates, giving them even more information about delays and what they can expect during the day. The process starts at the carrier’s network operations center, where customer service teams work to identify weather issues which could delay flights.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Before you become a commercial pilot, it’s important to know how to obtain a good weather briefing. Flying in appropriate weather helps make your flight enjoyable and keeps your passengers safe. It includes weather trends. Many pilots reference the weather briefings in their PIREPs.

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Aerotime

JUNE 10, 2024

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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World Airline News

JULY 3, 2024

United Airlines Boeing 737-924 ER SSWL N72405 (msn 30122) SEA (Bruce Drum). United Airlines now texts customers links to local, live radar maps during weather delays, as part of its industry-leading effort to give travelers as much real-time information as possible about their trip, especially if things don’t go as planned.

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Aerotime

JULY 9, 2024

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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Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

United Airlines has posted a strong set of results for the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), which demonstrate that the carrier is capitalizing on the strongest parts of its operation to boost its bottom line. In 2Q24, the airline carried 44.3 The airline reported that, during 2Q24, premium revenue grew by 8.5% per gallon.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Could the same thing happen to airline pricing? Any model trying to get to a profit-maximizing fare must take into consideration a huge amount of dynamic data, from seat inventory and competitors’ actions to political, business and weather events affecting traffic flows. Air fares do indeed have some similarities to securities pricing.

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AOPA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

’ Her career has taken her from flying cargo to regional airlines, and eventually to becoming one of the first female captains at TWA. Today, she continues to serve as a captain for a major airline, but her passion for flying extends beyond her professional responsibilities. Alicia Sikes is a ‘pilot’s pilot.’

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 4, 2024

United Airlines is in a league of its own when it comes to communicating with passengers in the event of irregular operations. The airline has just introduced yet another initiative that adds transparency in the event of delays. United is already better at communicating with passengers than other airlines in the event of delays.

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Alaska Air

JULY 10, 2024

We're offering guests warm-weather escapes and a range of dream winter getaways, including our first-ever service to Vail, Colorado. The post Alaska Airlines expands winter travel options with 18 exciting new sun and ski routes appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Simple Flying

JULY 25, 2024

American Airlines has cut its annual profits forecast, as the carrier's CEO says that he is "not pleased" with its Q2 financial performance despite reporting its highest-ever quarterly revenue.

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Simple Flying

MAY 20, 2024

Attempting to turn a profit as a commercial airline is hard enough without extremely limited funding, long distances to cover, high fuel prices, and unpredictable conditions.

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Aerotime

MAY 21, 2024

According to the bureau’s report , the Virgin Australia network (Virgin Australia and Virgin Australia Regional Airlines combined operations) recorded 81.2% We know that on any given day various factors including weather, air traffic control, unscheduled aircraft maintenance, and crew resources can impact airline operations.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 23, 2024

United Airlines operations at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) have resumed after a ground stop impacted nearly its entire operation on Saturday evening. While the order was weather-related, it only impacted Uniteds flights and not other airlines at the airport.

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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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Aerotime

AUGUST 30, 2024

It is understood that the aircraft involved was ET-AWR, operated under a wet-lease agreement from Ethiopian Airlines. On landing in poor weather, jet slid off runway, came to stop on soft ground. years old and accommodates 146 passengers in a two-class configuration. No injuries reported.

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Fear of Landing

JUNE 21, 2024

I’ve been intrigued by the photographs being passed around of the Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 that flew into a hailstorm. Austrian Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, is the flag carrier of Austria. Specifically, that weather radar struggles with very cold/icy storms. .” Photograph by Aeroprints.com CC BY-SA 3.0

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Cranky Flier

JUNE 10, 2024

It’s been awhile since I’ve taken a look at airline operational data, and with the summer season beginning, this seemed like a good time. See, Texas weather in May did not play nice, and any airline with a hub in the state had a rough month. Well, let’s take a look at the three airlines with Texas hubs.

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Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines says it is investigating after a flight triggered a low altitude alert during its approach to Tampa International Airport (TPA) earlier this week. Amid inclement weather, the aircraft came dangerously close to Tampa Bay's waters reportedly reaching a height of 150 feet.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

While it is a standard practice in the industry for pilots and air traffic controllers to plan flight paths and routes around hazardous weather , the fact is that turbulence can be unavoidable and unpredictable in some cases. Earlier this year, one person was killed on a Singapore Airlines flight due to a sudden drop in altitude.

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World Airline News

JULY 18, 2024

With more violent weather leading to more delays, are budget airlines in trouble with falling aircraft daily utilizations and increasing costs. Is the budget airline model now obsolete? Wendover Productions explores this topic.

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Fear of Landing

MAY 24, 2024

A few days ago (21st of May 2024), Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered heavy turbulence on a passenger flight from London-Heathrow to Singapore. Airline photograph of cabin after the passengers had been disembarked. Clear air turbulence is a rare but increasing weather phenomenon which is linked to climate change.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 28, 2024

While the Transportation Security Administration is preparing for a massive rush at US airports, there are also concerns that severe weather could disrupt plans for many travelers. This years Labor Day travel period is expected to break all records, similar to some other popular holiday periods so far in 2024.

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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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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 8, 2024

You know, the ones about flight details or the weather at your destination. When you're flying, chances are the only time youll hear from the pilots is when theyre making those familiar announcements over the PA system. And if youre someone who spends a lot of time in the air, those scripted updates can start to feel a bit. uninspired.

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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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WayMan

AUGUST 9, 2024

The life of an airline pilot is often seen as glamorous, but it involves a highly structured and demanding schedule. Daily Responsibilities A typical day for an airline pilot doesn’t begin during takeoff. Such as any weather deviation, mechanical issues, and other emergency situations.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 5, 2024

Its seaplanes operated, weather permitting, between the East River in New York City and the Charles River in Boston, saving travelers the need to transit through major and often congested conventional airports.

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World Airline News

JUNE 11, 2024

[link] Austrian Airlines issued this short statement: “On today’s flight OS434 from Palma de Mallorca to Vienna, an Airbus A320 aircraft was damaged by hail.” “The The aircraft encountered a thunderstorm cell on approach to Vienna, which the cockpit crew said was not visible on the weather radar.”

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AV Web

AUGUST 11, 2024

The flight, operating as Alaska Airlines Flight 3491 took off from San Francisco as scheduled but spent a couple of hours on the ground in Salt Lake City while another pilot was found to complete the trip. ” So far, the airline hasn’t confirmed the unusual incident but FlightAware does indeed show the diversion on the Aug.

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World Airline News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

American Airlines is ready for the Thanksgiving holiday and expects to welcome nearly 8.3 This comes on the heels of a strong fall travel season, when the airline canceled the fewest flights in the industry during October. The airline also continues to improve the airport experience for a more efficient and pleasant journey.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 29, 2024

I know the answer here might be obvious, but I thought it would be interesting to take a bigger picture look at the practice of airlines overselling flights, often leading to overbooking situations. Why do airlines do it, and is it ethical? So, what causes airline flights to be overbooked?

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Alaska Air

JULY 10, 2024

We're offering guests warm-weather escapes and a range of dream winter getaways, including our first-ever service to Vail, Colorado. The post Alaska Airlines expands winter travel options with 18 exciting new sun and ski routes appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 11, 2024

Though winter presents low visibility and deicing, summer's thunderstorms and severe weather can prove just as ruinous to travel plans and airline schedules. This time of year, during Spring and into the summer months, is arguably the most challenging for aviation.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Qantas belongs to the club of around 10 airlines around the world that are still operating the Superjumbo Airbus A380. Unlike other A380 fleets (like Air France), Qantas' A380s (mostly) weathered COVID-19 and returned to service. Here are five things to know about Qantas' A380 fleet.

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