Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

However, the capstone of all these efforts was the adoption of stabilized approach criteria and procedures on every approach and landing. So, What Is a Stabilized Approach? In fact, the verbal callout “stabilized” is part of the checklist. This definitely does not meet the FAA description of a stabilized approach and landing.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 63

Aerotime

JANUARY 24, 2025

“Although we face near-term challenges, we took important steps to stabilize our business during the quarter including reaching an agreement with our IAM-represented teammates and conducting a successful capital raise to improve our balance sheet,” said Kelly Ortberg, Boeings CEO. billion and an operating margin of negative 43.9%.

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Airplanes Stability 299

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The British Airways Airbus A350-1000, registered G-XWBC, was involved in a collision with a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Heathrow in April 2024, resulting in damage to the aircraft’s right-hand horizontal stabilizer.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Jet Pilot 279

Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

Boeing has begun moving engineers from the X-66A aircraft, which it has been developing jointly with NASA, to stabilize its commercial aircraft programs, including the to-be-certified 737 MAX 7, 737 MAX 10, and 777X, including the 777-9 and 777-8F.

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Stability 81

Simple Flying

JULY 23, 2024

Significant advances in aviation technology have occurred over the last few decades. Aircraft are fitted with wingtip devices, generally known as winglets or sharklets, to minimize aerodynamic drag and increase fuel efficiency, and state-of-the-art engines reduce sound and wear and tear.

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Stability Drag Aviation Technology Tail 98

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

AviationWG / X Photos posted on X show the three aircraft with wings, tails, and horizontal stabilizers removed with cranes being used to lift the carcasses of the aircraft onto the trailers for their ignominious final journeys.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Lift Tail 325

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

After evaluation, the medics stabilized the patient for further transportation back to the hospital and returned to the helicopter, which was waiting nearby. “I The flight paramedics were then taken by boat to the cabin, where they assessed and provided medical care to the patient.

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Pilot in Command Stability Weather Pilot 290

Aerotime

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Textron Aviation said: “In returning to the table, the company responded to the negotiating committee’s request for an extended contract duration by adding an additional year of General Wage Increase (GWI) to provide stability to our employees, their families and our community.”

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Stability 289

Aerotime

AUGUST 15, 2024

As the aircraft lost altitude the co-pilot asked what was happening and that “more power” was needed to stabilize the plane. This is pretty horrific. Almost certainly a stall followed by an asymmetric input into a fully developed spin. The question is what brought on the stall and/or asymmetric input.

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Pilot Cockpit Stability Airlines 317

Aerotime

JANUARY 28, 2025

In their discussions, Weidong reviewed the current state of India-China bilateral relations and agreed to “take certain people-centric steps to stabilize and rebuild ties, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs of India.

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Stability 194

Aerotime

JUNE 3, 2024

The Committee also highlighted the need for the Pakistani government’s continued support in the process, as well as the importance of ensuring leadership stability within the PCAA as a cornerstone for a well-functioning organization.

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Stability Airline Airlines 306

Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

It is caused by relatively weak positive directional stability instead of positive lateral stability and many other aerodynamic and aeronautical factors. In the cosmos of aviation, pilots encounter tons of challenges and maneuvers during flight. One of these phenomena is known as the Dutch roll.

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Stability Pilot 115

Aerotime

MAY 5, 2024

We are unwaveringly committed to reaching an agreement to prevent travel disruption; however, we are equally prepared to protect the travel plans of our guests and to provide long-term stability and security for all employees at the WestJet Group,” Pen concluded.

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Stability Airline Airlines 279

Aerotime

JULY 31, 2024

While we have more work ahead, the steps we’re taking will help stabilize our operations and ensure Boeing is the company the world needs it to be. . “We are executing on our comprehensive safety and quality plan and have reached an agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems.

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Stability Airline Airlines 290

Simple Flying

MAY 22, 2024

Its design, handling, and stability make it ideal for flight training and cross-country travel. The Cessna 172 is the most popular single-engine aircraft ever produced. With over 44,000 examples produced to date, let's look at how much it costs to operate the type.

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Stability General Aviation Pilot 122

Aerotime

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The impact pitched the plane into a steeper angle and it crashed through the trees, tearing off the outboard section of the wings and the left horizontal stabilizer. It had been gliding until it hit the trees, some of which stood 80 meters tall. The wreckage path was almost 500 feet long, and the cockpit was crushed against tree trunks.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Cockpit Pilot 246

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

An Airbus BelugaXL has flown to London Heathrow to deliver spare parts for a British Airways A350 that had been damaged after another aircraft hit its horizontal stabilizer at London Heathrow.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability 122

Aerotime

JUNE 19, 2024

Boeing confirmed on March 25, 2024, that Calhoun would retire at the end of the year and that he was remaining in his role to “stabilize and position the company for the future”. Calhoun was challenged on why he hadn’t resigned, to which he replied, “Senator, I am sticking this through”.

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Stability Airplanes Jet Airline 299

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

An Airbus BelugaXL has flown to London Heathrow to deliver spare parts for a British Airways A350 that had been damaged after another aircraft hit its horizontal stabilizer at London Heathrow.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability 119

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A pilot training aircraft is designed with robustness, stability, and absolute reliability. The list compiles some of the best-selling flight training aircraft used by flight schools worldwide.

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Stability Pilot 111

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

Upon his return, he reported that both right-hand and left-hand rear stabilizers had sustained damage. The fractured parts spun through the engine casing and cowling and departed the aircraft, with smaller parts piercing the horizontal stabilizer on both sides and the rear fuselage.

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Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airline Airlines 306

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

When taking off of aircraft carrier decks, these jets could push their wings forward, enabling them to fly with stability at lower speeds and capitalize on the additional lift generated. This versatile fighter jet concept would be able to operate off the decks of Navy aircraft carriers with unparalleled efficiency.

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Stability Lift Jet 118

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Wallace set out the carrier’s objectives for the near future, which included the stabilization of airfares in the Australian market, fleet renewal, the launch of Project Sunrise, and lastly, the development of Perth as a key focus city for the company.

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Cargo Stability Airline Airlines 279

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

The most significant visual differences were the T-46’s high wing and the “H” tail, with twin vertical stabilizers mounted to the ends of the horizontal stabilizer that strongly resembled those of the company’s previous jet, the A-10 Thunderbolt II.

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Stability Horizontal Stabilizer Tail Rudder 126

Airline Economics

JUNE 21, 2024

Air cargo rates have been kept stable in week 24 of the year – a typically quiet period for the market – driven largely by continuing strong demand and high spot rates from Asian and Middle Eastern origins, according to WorldACD market data. Rates had stabilised at $2.51 per kilogram, up 8% year-on-year (YoY) as […]

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Stability Cargo 59

Simple Flying

MAY 21, 2024

The global supply chain disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has still not stabilized fully. As a result, the two aircraft manufacturing giantsBoeing and Airbusare struggling to meet delivery schedules, forcing airlines to tweak fleet plans. This has impacted multiple carriers, and their top bosses have also weighed in on it.

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Stability Airline Airlines 116

Simple Flying

AUGUST 6, 2024

After years of experimentation with aircraft designs, the industry has somewhat settled on what a commercial airliner looks like today: a long fuselage with low wings, horizontal and vertical stabilizers, wing-mounted engines, and tricycle-style landing gear.

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Stability Jet Airline Airlines 111

Inspire

APRIL 20, 2023

Built in the Poberezny family garage in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the little aircraft changed […] The post EAA’s Attic — Corben/Poberezny Baby Ace Vertical Stabilizer first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Stability Hangar 40

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 29, 2024

per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2024 , underscoring the airline's ongoing challenges as it seeks to stabilize its financial performance amid a competitive landscape. JetBlue Airways announced a net loss of $60 million, or $0.17 Its shares went down 4.5% before the bell on Tuesday.

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Stability Airlines Airline 103

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

However, while the situation has now begun to stabilize in some cases, there are other examples where the post-pandemic boom shows no signs of stopping. Recent years have seen considerable growth in the world of aviation as the sector recovers from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Stability 107

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The move comes as SAS emerges from Chapter 11 restructuring, a process that has been critical in stabilizing the carrier’s financial position. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) officially joined the SkyTeam global airline alliance on September 1, 2024.

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Airline Airlines Stability 147

Cranky Flier

JUNE 11, 2024

Southwest’s years of success and stability — which Elliott does recognize — are largely thanks to a culture focused on growing leadership from within. But this is Southwest, and it’s a first red flag that Elliott doesn’t really appreciate the uniqueness of the airline, or ANY airline for that matter.

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Stability Airline Airlines 299

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The company reported a stabilization of quarterly revenue that aligned with the first and second quarters of this year. On Thursday, November 7th, Wheels Up released its earnings and financial results for the third quarter of this year.

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Stability Jet 108

Simple Flying

MAY 8, 2024

This forward-swept horizontal stabilizer, positioned ahead of the main wings, has been implemented across a range of aircraft, from experimental designs to advanced military jets. In the world of aircraft design, innovation never stands still. We're taking a closer look at the history, technology, and applications of canards in aviation.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Jet Airplanes 105

Simple Flying

JUNE 6, 2024

While not too common, cabin crew may ask some passenger(s) to move their seats to maintain the required stability. Have you ever faced a situation where a cabin crew asked you to change your seat and move forward or aft of the aircraft? Have you heard of such a situation from someone?

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Cabin Crew Stability 105

Simple Flying

JULY 22, 2024

Weighing less than five pounds and able to remain airborne for as long as 90 minutes, the RQ-11 Raven features a Mantis i23 gimbaled EO/IR camera with an IR illuminator and digital stabilization.

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Stability 103

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Space Shuttle Carriers are easily recognizable from the extra stabilizers placed on the tail of the 747s as well as the struts on top (where the orbiters were attached). Famously, NASA heavily modified two Boeing 747 Jumbo jets to carry its Space Shuttles (they are called the Space Shuttle Carrier Aircraft).

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Stability Tail Cargo Jet 108