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 104

Approach Runway Jet 104

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 262

Airline Airlines Approach Jet 262

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.

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Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

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.

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Jet Approach Airplanes Airline 248

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 127

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 292

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

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 273

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.

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Jet Approach Airline Airlines 277

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.

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Approach Pilot Jet 74

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 293

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.

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Airlines Airline Approach Jet 278

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

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."

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Airline Airlines Approach Jet 267

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.

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Pilot Approach Jet Airline 257

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 63

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.

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Jet Approach Cockpit Pilot 232

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

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Runway Air Traffic Control Threshold Descent 278

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 180

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 Pilot in Command Lift Runway 258

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 302

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

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 267

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 102

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 105

Jet Approach Pilot 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.

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Cargo Approach Pilot Airline 251

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 242

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

We will also examine the next most critical phase of our flight, from descent and deceleration to the approach and landing phases, even touching upon what happens when the aircraft arrives safely at the gate. Jet (and turboprop) turbine engines work more efficiently, and burn less fuel, at higher altitudes where the air is less dense.

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Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 256

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 80

Jet Approach Airline Airlines 80

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.

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Approach Jet Airline Airlines 267

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.

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Approach Jet Airline Airlines 263

Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

The HGS-6000 is certified in the US and abroad for low-visibility takeoff (LVTO) and manual Cat III approaches, and delivers superior low-operating minima guidance. Additional features, such as speed offsets, velocity cues, and crosswind adjustments enhance precision, particularly during approach and in turbulent or crosswind conditions.

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Flight Deck Jet Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 75

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.

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Jet Approach 115

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 83

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 105

Simple Flying

MAY 15, 2024

Gulfstream Aerospace is well-known globally for its approach to developing and manufacturing state-of-the-art business jets. Originally, the company was founded in 1958 and is currently based in Savannah, Georgia. The company was founded as a part of Grumman Aircraft Engineering , which typically developed military aircraft.

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Approach Jet 117

Simple Flying

MAY 18, 2024

When Boeing rolled out the double-decker jet more than five decades ago, the aviation industry was fascinated by its sheer size. The idea of having two floors of seating at a height approaching six stories was new. According to the manufacturer:

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Approach Jet 109