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‘Year of two halves’: Lufthansa results impeded by 2024 aircraft delivery delays

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pic.twitter.com/tulas5tl2J — Lufthansa (@lufthansa) January 17, 2025 During the first six months Lufthansa Group said it had to weather strikes and absorb a significant decline in average yields at the beginning of the summer due to the large industry-wide increase in capacity. Theres more to come. billion ($2.9 billion) and 3.3

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Low-cost-carrier Akasa Air secures new funding from investor consortium 

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These strategic investments represent a pivotal milestone in our journey and ensure long-term financial stability, enabling us to continue building a sustainable, future-focused business.

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How to Read a Windsock

Pilot Institute

Although modern airports utilize advanced weather monitoring systems, windsocks are still valuable because they provide immediate, visual feedback that you can rely on. As a private pilot, you may fly to or from airports that do not have advanced weather reporting systems. Let’s see how to figure out the wind direction.

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Alaska flight paramedics save civilian fallen from Yukon River cabin

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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. Laura Penley commented in a press release.

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The unique de-icing procedure: unexpected facts and equipment costing €1 million

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Under certain weather conditions, an aircraft requires a de-icing procedure. It is essential to ensure safe takeoff and flight, as iced surfaces can disrupt aerodynamics, reduce the aircraft’s stability, and affect performance. This procedure is most commonly used at airports during winter.

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Delta CRJ-900 Crash Lands, Flips Upside Down, Loses Both Wings

One Mile at a Time

Long story short, weather conditions in Toronto werent great, with winds of 23 knots, gusting up to 33 knots. Obviously a strong crosswind can impact a planes stability. The aircraft in question was a 16-year-old Bombardier CRJ-900 with the registration code N932XJ. One wonders how exactly a plane could flip over on landing.

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How to Fly an ILS Approach

Pilot Institute

Even driving a car can be dangerous in foggy weather. While it is particularly useful in low visibility or poor weather conditions, it is not limited to such situations. Air travel would be significantly reduced if aircraft were limited to landing only when the weather was perfect. Lets learn more about this system!