Aerotime

MARCH 21, 2025

While the report draws no conclusions as to the cause of the crash, investigators set out a detailed timeline which focuses heavily on the Mitsubishi CRJ900s descent. TSB At a height of 50 feet the rate of descent had increased to 1114 feet per minute (fpm) from 672 fpm around 14 seconds before. to the right, the TSB said.

Indicated Airspeed 286

Indicated Airspeed Descent Knot Horizontal Stabilizer 286

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.

Cabin Crew 269

Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 269

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

And lets face it, the key to that flawless approach is often a well-planned descent. In the airline world, descent planning and execution receives a lot of attention. Getting a couple of hundred thousand pounds of swept-wing jet down to sea level from 40,000 feet takes a bit of forethought and no shortage of technology.

Descent 55

Descent Approach Final Approach Turbulence 55

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 2, 2025

Even though the plane is new to Austrian, its not a new jet. Theres one lavatory at the front of the cabin, by the flight deck, while there are two lavatories behind the cabin, by the second set of doors. About 10 minutes later, the seatbelt sign was turned on, and we started our gradual descent for Washington.

Approach 92

Approach Descent Airlines Airline 92

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 18, 2025

In fairness, this first class hard product is on the way out, as Japan Airlines is expected to retire these jets in the coming years, as it replaces them with Airbus A350-1000s , featuring an incredible first class product , and also a very good business class experience. At around 3:55PM Tokyo time, we started our gradual descent.

Airlines 98

Airlines Airline Approach Runway 98

Fly with Eva

MARCH 20, 2018

I peek quickly at the empty belly , as I climb further up to the flight deck. First time taxiing a jet, another tick in the box today. I remember a moment on the 737: it was an extremely long 4-sector day with lots of delays, issues and returning from our last flight hours too late. Cleared for takeoff! Cleared to land!

Jet 52

Jet Flight Deck Cargo Thrust 52

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

As the flight drew closer to its destination, the first officer contacted the Voepass operational dispatcher at Guarulhos to coordinate their arrival. A cabin crew member contacted the flight deck, but the first officer asked her to wait while he finished dealing with dispatch. The flight crew confirmed SANPA.

Knot 104

Knot Approach Descent Weather 104