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

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The six Airbus A320-200 jets are currently on lease to Jazeera Airways and are already an integral part of the carriers fleet. Our decision to invest in six Airbus A320 aircraft reflects our forward-thinking approach to fleet management and transformation.

Airline 261

Airline Airlines Approach Jet 261

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

A worker at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) has been critically injured after the aircraft tug that he was driving was struck by the wing of an aircraft that had just landed and was approaching its assigned gate, causing the tug to overturn. The incident occurred at around 19:35 local time on Saturday, February 1.

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Final Approach Approach Jet Airplanes 260

Aerotime

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The latest figure is even lower than the number of aircraft delivered in October 2024 when the company delivered 14 new jets. US carrier United Airlines took delivery of two 737 MAX jets plus one 787 during the month. That approach was reflected in November 2024s lower delivery numbers, the company added.

Jet 249

Jet Approach Airplanes Airline 249

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.

Stability 88

Stability Approach Runway Pilot 88

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Zanetto explained how appetite for large executive jets in the region goes back quite a few years, even decades. To have a flying apartment, rather than a flying tube, explained Zanetto, referring to classical purpose-built business jets. After COVID, we have all seen that this is the place to be.

Jet 160

Jet Hangar Airline Airlines 160

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

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently revealed that a private jet carrying the Gonazaga University men's basketball team was recently involved in a runway incident.

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Air Traffic Control Jet Runway Approach 128

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 272

Jet Approach Airline Airlines 272

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 286

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 90

Approach Pilot Jet 90

Aerotime

AUGUST 15, 2024

However, as the twin jet Embraer ERJ 175 approached JACt, the pilot revealed that he did not have the proper qualification to land at the airport, according to a passenger on the plane.

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Pilot Weather Runway Approach 289

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

At the Saint-Eloi factory, Airbus builds pylons that integrate jet engines on the wings for all its aircraft families. AeroTime has approached Airbus for comment. Toulouse is central to Airbus’ production as a base for final assembly lines of commercial aircraft including the A320, A330, A350 and A380 families.

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Approach Jet 255

Aerotime

JUNE 5, 2024

Major Chinese airlines to have been approached by Bloomberg regarding the sale include Air China, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With China once again halting imports from Boeing, Airbus may be seizing its opportunity to present more attractive terms to the Chinese airlines to purchase A330neos.

Airline 273

Airline Airlines Approach Jet 273

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 264

Airline Airlines Approach Jet 264

Aerotime

MAY 13, 2024

A source told The Sun that BALPA members have already been approached about possible strike action. Bosses need to find even more money for pilots, or jets won’t get off the ground this summer and holidaymakers face travel agony,” the source said. They are holding all the cards, and the airline knows it.

Pilot 255

Pilot Approach Jet Airline 255

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.

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Fixed Base Operator Hangar Approach Jet 246

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 271

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 232

Jet Approach Cockpit Pilot 232

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.

Runway 200

Runway Final Approach Jet Pilot 200

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 86

Jet Approach 86

Aerotime

MAY 14, 2024

Lilium is in “advanced discussions” with the French government to set up a Lilium Jet production plant in France. The German company aims to leverage the country’s extensive aerospace supplier network for the serial production of its all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet.

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Aviation Technology Thrust Jet Approach 186

Aerotime

APRIL 29, 2024

Operated by one of the carrier’s 19-strong fleet of Boeing 747-8 widebodies as Lufthansa flight LH456, the aircraft made a standard approach to runway 24R at around midday on the day of operation. The video which has so far been watched over 1.6

Runway 273

Runway Air Traffic Control Threshold Descent 273

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 246

Jet Approach Pilot Airline 246

Aerotime

JUNE 10, 2024

The IndiGo jet touched down three seconds after the lift off. The pilot in command continued the approach and landing and followed (air traffic control) instructions,” the spokesperson was quoted to have said.

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Air Traffic Control Lift Pilot in Command Runway 256

Aerotime

JULY 3, 2024

A few days after the incident, Singapore Airlines said that it will take on a “more cautious” approach to managing rough air currents on flights by stopping all meal services in the cabin when the seatbelt sign is on. The incident caused the death of one passenger, with more than 30 others injured.

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Turbulence Descent Approach Airplanes 299

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

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 2, 2024

When an aircraft approaches transonic speed, the airflow begins to experience dramatic variations in both temperature and pressure. When the threshold is breached and that plane crosses the transonic barrier, that’s when you see the spectacular vapor cones that appear in so many air show photographs.

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Threshold Jet Approach 104

Aerotime

JULY 18, 2024

There were four crew members and one passenger on board the cargo jet. The crew dumped fuel and made a PAN-PAN call, before the aircraft made an ILS approach back to runway 25R. The incident, which was categorized as serious by the Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) , resulted in the closure of a runway at HKG for eight hours.

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Pilot in Command Runway Cockpit Cargo 266

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

Aerotime

DECEMBER 13, 2024

First production Lilium Jet airframe. First production Lilium Jet airframe. Joby Aviation But Jobys more vertically integrated (and capital intensive) approach is the exception rather than the rule. In the case of Chinese firms such as EHang and AutoFlight , some limited forms of certification have already been granted.

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Approach Jet Runway Airplanes 244

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The end of 2024 is fast approaching. According to the latest Cirium Diio information, the US will have an average of 6,900 daily roundtrip regional jet flights in the festive month, down from 9,000 before the pandemic in December 2019. The figures include both US and foreign carriers.

Jet 81

Jet Approach Airline Airlines 81

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 264

Approach Jet Airline Airlines 264

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 106

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 252

Cargo Approach Pilot Airline 252

Aerotime

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The airline ordered a total of 29 A220 jets, of which it has so far received four. The carrier had originally planned for its Embraer E190 to fly the route, but with the bigger A220 aircraft, the service will have capacity for 137 seats, five times per week.

Approach 261

Approach Jet Airline Airlines 261

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Dassault Rafale and Boeing F-15EX Eagle II represent two contrasting approaches to air power. Originally designed decades apart on different continents, and with very different mission concepts, the current evolution of these two mighty aircraft has them vying for center stage as the worlds top multi-role fighter jet.

Jet 118

Jet Approach 118