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

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun an investigation into a midair incident involving a United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER and a Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300. On approach the United Airlines aircraft was assigned runway 07R and the Delta jet was given clearance to land on runway 08.

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Embraer E2 jet becomes the largest aircraft to ever land at London-City Airport

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At 12:01 local time, an Embraer E195-E2 regional jet operated by Helvetic Airways and registered HB-AZI touched down at the airport, simultaneously taking a place in the airports history books. Embraers website states that the E195-E2s regular range, from airfields without London-Citys non-standard steep approach, is 5,500km (3,000nm).

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Jazeera Airways to purchase six Airbus A320s flying with airline on leaseĀ 

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The six Airbus A320-200 jets are currently on lease to Jazeera Airways and are already an integral part of the carriers fleet. Our decision to invest in six Airbus A320 aircraft reflects our forward-thinking approach to fleet management and transformation.

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Turkish Airlines reaches Sydney Airport after carrier’s longest ever flightĀ Ā 

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Turkish Airlines has touched down at Sydney Airport (SYD) after completing its longest ever flight and officially launching the new service from Istanbul to Australia’s capital. The Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER landed on November 29, 2024, shortly before 18:20, with the carrier’s CEO Bilal Ekşi on board the inaugural flight.

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Onboard the SkyLady: Comlux Aviation CEO on operating the world’s largest VIP jetsĀ 

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Zanetto explained how appetite for large executive jets in the region goes back quite a few years, even decades. To have a flying apartment, rather than a flying tube, explained Zanetto, referring to classical purpose-built business jets. After COVID, we have all seen that this is the place to be.

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United Airlines B737 hits kite while landing at Washington-Reagan Airport Ā 

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A United Airlines Boeing 737 had a lucky escape after it struck a kite on its final approach to Washington-Reagan Airport (DCA) in the US capital. The incident involving the United Airlines aircraft and a kite occurred on Saturday, March 29, 2025, according to reports. Delta Flight 2983 bound for Minneapolis-St.

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Alaska Airlines Flight 261: Investigating what caused the tragedy

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Alaska Airlines Flight 261 was one of the worst aviation disasters in modern US history. No emergency had been declared, so Alaska Airlines Flight 261 was being treated as a regular incoming flight. Los Angeles air traffic control handed the plane over to approach control in preparation for its arrival at LAX.