One Mile at a Time
JULY 15, 2025
While things have largely improved on the air traffic control and runway construction front, yesterday afternoon was a complete mess for a different reason, with many passengers being trapped on planes for well over five hours. Were airlines violating the tarmac delay rule? What do you make of this Newark mess?
Ask Captain Lim
JULY 13, 2025
Passengers might notice the plane moving slowly on the tarmac. They monitor autopilot systems, fuel consumption and weather radar, all while maintaining constant communication with air traffic control. From engine start-up to taxiing, every action is deliberate and methodical. While rare, emergencies do happen.
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One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
As an aviation geek, I love listening to air traffic control audio, and the VASAviation YouTube channel does an incredible job picking up on some of the more interesting interactions that happen. Meanwhile the JetBlue A321 ended up having to return to a gate due to the tarmac delay rule. Thats rough.
Pilot Institute
JUNE 19, 2025
They serve as visual aids to guide pilots, ground crew, and Air Traffic Control, indicating the boundaries and areas of different spaces of the airfield, such as runways, taxiways, holding positions, and parking areas. To provide a clear area for jet and propeller blasts to dissipate.
Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 21, 2025
Thankfully, I invested in a good starter headset before officially beginning my training, but I can only imagine the (entirely avoidable) challenge it would have been to attempt learning to fly without being able to understand half of what my instructornot to mention air traffic controllers and other pilotssaid.
Professional Pilot
JULY 7, 2025
Support for the flight crew comes in the form of air traffic control, maintenance, fuel, deicing, security, passenger enplanement and deplanement, and cabin amenities, such as catering. Anyone who has ever stepped on a military tarmac can’t help but smile when seeing the Base Operations sign. GlobalSelect SGR.
Alaska Air
JULY 3, 2025
billion to invest in crucial air traffic control infrastructure. air space for aviation safety, reliability, and efficiency. This down payment recognizes the decades-long need for investment and is a first step in modernizing how we use U.S.
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