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A Day in the Life of a Pilot

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They monitor autopilot systems, fuel consumption and weather radar, all while maintaining constant communication with air traffic control. A Safe Descent About 30 minutes before landing, pilots begin preparations for descent, con figuring flaps and briefing the approach. Landing is the most skill-intensive part.

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The Essential Guide to Runway Markings

Pilot Institute

Airport markings are a system of symbols, lines, and colors found on runways, taxiways, aprons, and other areas of an airport. Visual runways feature aiming point markings (described later on in this article) if the runway is 4,000ft or longer or used by jet aircraft. To provide a clear area for jet and propeller blasts to dissipate.

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Wrong Way Woes

Ask the Pilot

On March 25th, a British Airways regional jet took off from London City Airport (LCY) bound for Dusseldorf, Germany. Not until the jet touched down did they realize they were headed to the wrong city. April 23, 2019 DID YOU HEAR the one about the flight that went to Edinburgh instead of Dusseldorf?

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Update: DHL Boeing 737 accident in Vilnius, Lithuania – what we know so far 

Aerotime

At this late stage, all appeared normal with the aircraft seemingly in the correct profile for landing on runway 19 and telling ATC it was established on the ILS (Instrument Landing System) for runway 19.

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Two injured as Southwest Airlines flight dives to avert a ‘midair collision’ (click photo for details)

World Airline News

The first of these jets, registered. June 21, 2025 Kalitta Air’s Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter, registered N780CK, is part of a groundbreaking new chapter in large twin-engine cargo aircraft. Originally delivered to Emirates in December 2005. N734AL was delivered on May 23, 2025, and e. 104 Dove de Havilland DH.114 27 Fokker F.28

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Transavia Netherlands takes delivery of a new Airbus A321neo in its original 1966 Transavia Holland livery to mark its 60th anniversary

World Airline News

A competitor to Bark Air is selling seats and dog beds Lufthansa unveils its first Airbus A350 with its upgraded Business Class Himalaya Jet has big plans - will it ever fly? The first of these jets, registered. Originally delivered to Emirates in December 2005. N734AL was delivered on May 23, 2025, and e. 27 Fokker F.28

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Coming Soon in Atlanta

World Airline News

May 20, 2025 Hawaiian's 2025 "Disney Lilo & Stitch" movie promotional livery (A321 version) (click on comment symbol left for more details) May 20, 2025 Operated by Hi Fly Malta, in service May 15, 2025 Glasgow - New York (JFK), ex China Southern B-6140 May 17, 2025 Formerly with OWG - delivered April 30, 2025 May 16, 2025 "10 (..)