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Flexjet pilot unsure of runways before Southwest’s critical Chicago go-around  

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A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) suggests that a Flexjet pilot was unsure about the identity of runways before a Southwest flight was forced to make a critical go-around to avoid a collision.

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FAA begins probe after United and Delta jets draw near on runway approach

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On approach the United Airlines aircraft was assigned runway 07R and the Delta jet was given clearance to land on runway 08. RELATED Southwest Airlines pauses hiring, most summer internships to cut costs: CNBC The post FAA begins probe after United and Delta jets draw near on runway approach appeared first on AeroTime.

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Amsterdam delays lifting restrictions on runway affected by solar farm sun glare

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Glare being caused by sunlight reflecting off the panels of a nearby solar farm has caused authorities at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS) in the Netherlands to delay the lifting of restrictions on one of the airport’s main runways due to safety concerns. The position of the sun means that this effect occurs in the late morning.

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Delta defends Toronto crash pilots against disinformation spread online

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Delta Air Lines and its regional subsidiary Endeavor Air have defended two pilots against the spread of online disinformation after their experience was called into question on social media. Posts seen by AeroTime suggested that one of the pilots had struggled through their training and was a brand new hire.

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Close Call On Chicago Runway, As Southwest Pilots Save The Day

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However, for whatever reason, the pilots taxied right across runway 31C, as the Southwest 737 was flaring to land. Fortunately the Southwest pilots were paying close attention, and they initiated a go around, a moment before touchdown. The Bombardier pilots were given a phone number to call, for a pilot deviation.

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Aerosucre Boeing 727 Overruns Runway… Again!

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At 4:41PM local time, the aircraft departed from Bogota’s runway 14L, which is 3,800 meters (~12,500 square feet). However, the plane didn’t manage to become airborne before the end of the runway, so it ended up overrunning the runway, and hitting the localizer antenna, before finally gaining altitude.

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EASA certifies modified Airbus A330neo with enhanced bonus features 

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The package comprises the following three main features: Enhanced Take Off Configurations (ETOC) which provides the pilot with additional flap positions. At other, even more runway-restricted airports, the net gain could be as much as seven tons without increasing the engines thrust, added the spokesperson.

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