Airline Clearance Final Approach 
AV Web
MARCH 19, 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has posted its Preliminary Report on the runway incursion and near-collision involving a Flexjet Challenger 350 and a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 at Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW).
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 4, 2025
But at the same time, airlines are also really pushing their luck in situations like this. The aircraft had already dropped its gear and was on final approach, when the decision was made for the plane not to be given clearance to land. Im conflicted on that. Absolutely, if you look at this situation in isolation.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Simple Flying
JANUARY 4, 2025
A year ago, Japan Airlines flight 516, a domestic flight from Sapporo to Tokyo , was on its final approach to the capitals Haneda airport shortly after sunset.
Plane and Pilot
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
And lets face it, the key to that flawless approach is often a well-planned descent. In the airline world, descent planning and execution receives a lot of attention. These tools help the pilots deal with this busy section of the flight replete with numerous checklists, changing clearances, and traffic. When to Start Down?
Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
I filed my IFR flight plan, received a clearance and took off into the gray winter sky. I got out my instrument approach chart and studied the holding pattern and the VOR approach procedure. We entered the holding pattern over Jeff City, flew two circuits and finally received our approach clearance.
Air Facts
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
“The instrument conditions, likely turbulence, and increased workload imposed by beginning the approach phase of the flight presented a situation that was conducive to the development of spatial disorientation and a loss of situational awareness. Communicate sounds self-explanatory, and it mostly is.
Air Facts
MAY 7, 2025
After the war, many surplus aircraft were repurposed for civilian use in business aviation, regional airlines, and bush operations. After the war, many surplus aircraft were repurposed for civilian use in regional airline operations. About four years earlier, I was a first officer on a Pilgrim Airlines Twin Otter.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
Let's personalize your content