Aerotime

MARCH 31, 2025

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 alert came as four US Air Force T-38 Talon jets were flying north along the Potomac River for a planned ceremonial flyover of nearby Arlington National Cemetery.

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Threshold Runway Airline Airlines 265

Aerotime

MARCH 7, 2025

According to the airline, his artistic approach has turned SWISSs first Airbus A350-900 into the worlds first-ever flying art gallery. Over the next few years, the airline will receive 10 of these A350 twin-engine jets. The aircraft will showcase both traditional and modern themes on its fuselage and engine nacelles.

Approach 284

Approach Jet Airline Airlines 284

Aerotime

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Other airlines include T’way Air with 27, Jin Air with 19 and Eastar Jet with 10 aircraft. Additionally, Boeing and engine manufacturer CFM International have also been approached for cooperation. The Boeing 737-800 is widely operated by domestic low-cost carriers.

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Weather Runway Approach Jet 301

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A Learjet 35A business jet has suffered a runway excursion while landing at Scottsdale Airport (SDL) close to Phoenix, Arizona. The Gulfstream G200 involved is registered as N199DF and is listed as owned by WW Aviation and operated by Jet Pros. One person is reported to have died in the collision, with four others injured.

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Runway Final Approach Jet Approach 267

Aerotime

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The milestone comes as the airline prepares to retire its final Boeing 717 short-haul jet after well over 20 years of service. The first A220-300 flight departed its Melbourne (MEL) base at 09:41 local time for the relatively short 50-minute flight to Launceston Airport (LST) as QF1541, where it touched down at 10:37.

Approach 274

Approach Jet Airline Airlines 274

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

With a stunning display of wing vortices and a graceful approach, Turkish Airlines B777 flight #TK174 touches down at Sydney Airport to a warm ATC welcome: "Turkish 174, it's a pleasure to have you here."

Airline 274

Airline Airlines Approach Jet 274

Aerotime

MARCH 19, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines is set to roll out the red carpet for VIPs, investors, and the African business network following the arrival of its new Boeing 737-800 Business Jet (BBJ2). Ethiopian Airlines had been evaluating the possibility of a VIP aircraft for some time before approaching XINATIS to lend our expertise.

Jet 271

Jet Approach Airline Airlines 271

Aerotime

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) placed restrictions on how many MAX jets Boeing could produce each month and the US planemaker had to reevaluate its approach to quality and safety. Boeing deliveries plummeted in 2024, after a door plug separated from an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 9 on January 5, 2024.

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Pilot Approach Jet Airline 284

Aerotime

MARCH 11, 2025

At Qatar Airways, we take pride in offering unparalleled services, and with the peak summer season approaching, we are pleased to fulfill the ever-increasing demand for air travel with accessible and convenient flight schedules.

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Approach Airline Airlines Jet 283

Aerotime

JANUARY 26, 2025

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim VIP Terminal (DCAF), a joint venture between the UAE-based international conglomerate the Al-Futtaim Group and German executive aviation operator DC Aviation, was the first integrated corporate jet company to set up shop at the then newly inaugurated Dubai Al-Maktoum Airport (DWC) back in 2013.

Hangar 283

Hangar Fixed Base Operator Approach Jet 283

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In this brief review we will cover five distinct approaches that exist for anyone seeking the convenience, luxury and excitement of traveling by private jet. Each of these options has unique cost and financial models, different methods of scheduling flexibility.

Jet 104

Jet Approach 104

Aerotime

MAY 29, 2024

In the hills of Austria, around an hour’s drive from Vienna, one private jet interior developer with a legacy stretching back over 70 years is smashing the rules around luxury design with concepts and innovations that would impress even James Bond.

Jet 293

Jet Approach Airline Airlines 293

Aerotime

DECEMBER 6, 2024

If you follow aviation accounts on TikTok and Instagram, its more than likely that the platform algorithms will have led you to the Amalfi Jets and the antics of the private jet charters founder and CEO, Kolin Jones. Amalfi Jets Jones is a qualified pilot himself. The private jet brokerage arose from Jones obsession with safety.

Jet 284

Jet Approach Pilot Airplanes 284

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

On this day, December 3, 1945, Lieutenant-Commander Eric Melrose “Winkle” Brown of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve and Chief Naval Test Pilot at the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) at Farnborough, made the first landing and takeoff of a jet-powered aircraft aboard an aircraft carrier at sea.

Jet 98

Jet Pilot Airplanes Flight Deck 98

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The airline had originally intended for the smallest member of its jet fleet to enter service on the Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Singapore-Changi International Airport (SIN) route on March 30, 2025, operating the route five days per week. However, it is understood that this has now been put back by seven months until October 2025.

Jet 273

Jet Approach Pilot Airline 273

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 14, 2025

This essentially means it was flying at a 90 degree angle to the runway, so it needed to make a left turn, to get on the runway heading for the final approach. So thats what alerted the crews of both jets to just close they were, because the air traffic controller didnt otherwise pick up on it until after that happened.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Final Approach 113

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

With the winter season and Christmas holidays approaching, we are excited to see a strong booking momentum for both Norwegian and Widerøe. This was made up of 47 De Havilland Canda DHC-8 turboprops of various sizes plus three Embraer ERJ-190 regional jets. percentage points from October 2023.

Approach 274

Approach Jet Airline Airlines 274

Simple Flying

JULY 24, 2024

Have you ever encountered a missed approach onboard a commercial flight? How about two missed approaches in a row? In 2015, a Jet Airways Boeing 737 encountered not one or two but SIX missed approaches across two airports.

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Approach Jet 105

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

This comprehensive approach promises to improve management and verification processes for aircraft component certifications. Furthermore, VIRTUA explored how blockchain could enhance lifecycle management of certificates issued by production organizations and modified by design or maintenance entities.

Cargo 261

Cargo Approach Pilot Airline 261

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Category also has different meanings in pilot certification, aircraft certification, and instrument approaches. A quick note before we begin: There are three different definitions of category based on the pilot, the aircraft, or an instrument approach. a jet engine) for lift at low speed but non-rotating surfaces (i.e.,

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Weight-Shift-Control Knot Approach Lift 96

AV Web

JANUARY 29, 2025

There were 60 passengers and four crew aboard a PSA CRJ700 regional jet that collided with an Army Blackhawk helicopter, with three service member on board, on short final for Reagan National Airport. The flight was operated on behalf of American Airlines and originated in Wichita. The plane ended up in the Potomac. Video coverage here.

Runway 131

Runway Approach Jet Airline 131

Simple Flying

JANUARY 17, 2025

The Embraer Phenom 300 is a light business jet designed by Brazilian manufacturer Embraer that became one of the fastest jets. Initially planned as an updated version of the Phenom 100 , the design evolved into a clean-sheet approach with advanced features, such as powerful engines, winglets, and a larger cabin.

Jet 116

Jet Approach Pilot 116

Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

On Tuesday, May 7, Gulfstream Aerospace announced that one of its most prominent business jets , the Gulfstream G600, has been certified for steep approach landings. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the business jet this certification earlier in the week.

Approach 105

Approach Runway Jet 105

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 6, 2025

Air traffic control loses patience with NetJets pilots This incident involves a Cessna Citation Latitude jet operated by NetJets, which is the largest private jet operator in the world. So this isnt just some random dude flying his own jet, or something. NetJets pilot: We heard at or above 3,000 at STRAT for the approach.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Approach Clearance 117

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Pilatus PC-12 on approach at ORL. Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. The request to make a short approach or maintain a higher-than-normal speed to the final approach fix is the most common reason pilots don’t meet stable approach criteria.

Approach 105

Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

Aerotime

MARCH 28, 2025

Los Angeles air traffic control handed the plane over to approach control in preparation for its arrival at LAX. Having established the flaps were still working, and that the aircraft felt slightly more stable with flaps deployed, the pilots were ready to make their approach. Sadly, though, it was not to be.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Airline Airlines 261

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 28, 2025

Londons most restricted airport may soon see service from larger jets , and it could have significant implications London City Airport hopes for A320neo service approval London has six airports Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Luton (LTN), Stansted (STN), City (LCY), and Southend (SEN).

Approach 105

Approach Runway Jet 105

AV Web

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The blends have a target of 30% neat SAF to 70% conventional jet fuel. The fuel is incorporates an HEFA SPK feedstock pathway using lipids (such as used cooking oils) and can lower lifecycle greenhouose gas emissions by as much as 80% compared with conventional all-fossil-fuel jet fuel. which is a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corp.

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Approach Jet 111

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Carlos Yudica/ Shutterstck “We’re going to approach plane orders in a very conservative and agile way. Etihad’s current order book includes 20 Boeing 787-10s and eight Boeing 787-9s, 17 Boeing 777-9s and eight Boeing 777-8s, 15 Airbus A350-1000s and seven A350 freighters, plus 21 Airbus A320/321neo narrowbody jets.

Airline 284

Airline Airlines Approach Jet 284

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Touching on direct operating costs, the airline said that the UK Governments mandated increase to 2% of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will also result in more than 20 million of incremental costs for the carrier, owing to the significant price differential between SAF and conventional jet fuel.

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Airline Airlines Approach Airplanes 268

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Back in the early days of jet airliners, pilots long experienced in more forgiving two- and four-engine, piston-powered prop planes found themselves running out of airspeed, altitude, and ideas on the final approach to landing. Several of these unstabilized approaches resulted in major aircraft damage or worse.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 83

AV Web

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Theres evidence that business aviation is doing quite well as the end of the first quarter of the century approaches. Fractional share provider Flexjet yesterday announced a $7 billion order for 182 aircraft from Embraer Executive Jets, to be delivered over the next six years.

Jet 98

Jet Approach 98

Flying Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

Another CFII told me to check the weather, see what the flow is, and file to an initial approach fix for an approach in use. Answer: I advocate checking the weather and seeing what approaches are being supported by the conditions, then select an approach and file to an Initial Approach Fix (IAF) for that approach.

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Approach Weather NOTAMs Flight Plan 93

Aerotime

MAY 6, 2024

One of those early pioneers is Lilium, a Germany-based startup, which, almost a decade after it was founded in 2015, is approaching the last key stages before launching its electrically powered vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Borel added that Lilium is looking at many different cities as potential markets for the Lilium Jet.

Jet 295

Jet Approach Cockpit Pilot 295

AV Web

JANUARY 9, 2025

On Wednesday, Cirrus Aircraft unveiled the revamped Cirrus Approach appa digital flight training tool now featuring Augmented Reality (AR) technology. According to the manufacturer, the app is designed for Apple iPad devices and offers a comprehensive, immersive experience tailored for pilots of Cirrus SR Series aircraft and the Vision Jet.

Approach 98

Approach Pilot Jet 98

Aerotime

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As New Years Eve approaches, AeroTime investigates. Californias Western Airlines, in partnership with the US winemaker Italian Swiss Colony, introduced a local sparkling wine on board in a bid to draw passengers away from the competition. Fast forward 70 years and luxury French champagnes are a staple of the premium cabin.

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Airline Airlines Approach Jet 246

Aerotime

JUNE 18, 2024

Culp was considered a natural replacement for Boeing due to the success he has had during his time at GE Aerospace, but he reportedly wants to stay where he is to focus on making jet engines. The CEO of Carrier Corporation David Gitlin was also said to be a favored candidate for the Boeing CEO role, but he also declined an approach.

Jet 284

Jet Approach Airline Airlines 284