Aerotime

JULY 22, 2025

A SkyWest Airlines Embraer E175 aircraft operating for Delta Air Lines was forced to perform a sharp evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with a B-52H bomber as it was on its final approach to Minot International Airport (MOT), North Dakota, on July 18, 2025. The drastic last-minute turn did not go unnoticed in the cabin. "This

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Aerotime

JANUARY 17, 2025

A pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations plus a masters degree in Blockchain. Airlines like Korean Air have implemented S.PM+ and S.HM

Weather

Aerotime

MARCH 19, 2025

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) suggests that a Flexjet pilot was unsure about the identity of runways before a Southwest flight was forced to make a critical go-around to avoid a collision. The captain stated that as he approached runway 13C/31C he had thought it was runway 13R/31L.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Almost the entire flight appeared to be routine, until the plane was on approach to SFO. KTVU @SFGate @VASAviation pic.twitter.com/Lqkh5snd8i Hoppinaroundtheworld (@Hopinarndthwrld) February 24, 2025 Fortunately air traffic controllers at SFO got a low altitude alert, and informed the pilots of their concerning altitude.

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Aerotime

MARCH 14, 2025

AeroTime guest columnist Christian Charalambous is a pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations plus a masters degree in Blockchain.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Aeroates are a Malta-based HR and compliance solutions provider, who are redefining the workforce model of the aviation industry by using an innovative approach: providing temporary staff, fully outsourcing HR services, and working specifically devoted to the aviation industry. But Aeroates doesnt just help with staffing.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 28, 2025

It would open up a range of possible new routes for passengers while incentivising airlines to modernise their fleet from older to newer generation aircraft such as the Airbus A320neo, which are more fuel efficient, more environmentally friendly and quieter, said a spokesperson for the airport on January 27, 2024.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The aircraft remained off the west coast of the Netherlands while heading north to prepare for the approach back into Schiphol. Although Captain Chesley Sullenberger was hailed as a hero of that particular flight, his co-pilot Jeff Skiles took much of the credit for the remarkable outcome involving that particular flight.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

With a tip of the hat to Stephen Covey, just what are some of the habits and characteristics that define the highly effective pilot? It’s simply an attitude and the way we approach each and every flight. For the record, the one-size-fits-all, larger-than-life image that the movies and TV paint of pilots is not always accurate.

Pilot

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

The automatic pilot (autopilot) has to be one of aviations finest technological inventions. Largely gone are the days when pilots had to manually control their aircraft from engine start-up to shut down by keeping their hands rigidly fixed on the controls at all times.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations and a masters degree in Blockchain. AeroTime is excited to welcome Christian Charalambous as a guest columnist.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 30, 2025

Its exceptionally rare for a head of state to be a pilot. Its even rarer for them to pilot a plane on an official visit like this. Heres the other thing the plane flew to Paro, Bhutan (PBH), which is known as being one of the most challenging airports in the world to land at, due to the complicated approach, and mountainous terrain.

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Flight Training Central

APRIL 18, 2025

The FAA recently issued a new Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 23004 to highlight operational risks associated with visual approaches. Key Points from the SAFO: Lack of stabilized approach criteria : Visual approaches often lack defined vertical profiles, increasing the risk of an unstable approach.

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Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

Since its establishment, Embry-Riddles Europe Campus has supported military personnel from various European nations, as well as employees of airlines and aircraft manufacturing companies. Embry-Riddle Europe alums are now working at companies that include European and Middle Eastern airlines, plus MROs, IT firms and more.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In July 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stepped up oversight of Southwest Airlines , after the airline hada series of close calls, mostly involving pilot error. Southwest is one of two major US airlines to be under increased scrutiny from the FAA in recent times.

Airlines

Aerotime

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Flightradar24 According to eyewitnesses, as the aircraft approached its final parking position at low speed, the aircraft’s right main gear dropped into a drain cover that had collapsed, with the front two almost disappearing from view entirely when on the four-wheel main bogey.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 10, 2025

If there’s anything I’ve learned in my 31 years in aviation, it’s that just about every pilot claims their spiritual hometown as Lake Wobegon, where “all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.” My airline uses it both internally and as a pilot-facing app on our iPad EFBs.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 29, 2025

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced that it will cut 250 staff members from the company as part of a drive to lower costs and save the carrier 450 million ($467million). KLM confirmed that the 250 employees work in non-operational roles and the airlines Work Council and affiliated trade unions have been informed in advance.

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Aerotime

JULY 29, 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India has found 51 “recurrent training gaps” at Air India during its audit in July 2025, including insufficient pilot training, the use of unapproved simulators, and a flawed rostering system.

Jet

Aerotime

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The adoption of Honeywells latest cockpit technologies will help Avianca improve operational efficiencies and maximize situational awareness for its pilots. The system also improves strategic rerouting and tactical maneuvering that allow pilots to find the most efficient route for on-time arrival, improved fuel efficiency, and safety.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The results, released on December 20, 2024, show that the airline is continuing its growth momentum as 2024 ends in both its passenger and cargo businesses. The airlines network passenger load factor increased by 3 percentage points to 83.5%, while available seat kilometers (ASKs) increased by 21.3% compared to November 2023.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

If you dream of becoming a pilot, you might be wondering if its a hard career to enter. So, is it hard to be a pilot? Key Takeaways To become a pilot, you must invest a considerable amount of time, effort, and money. Pilots face many challenges, but the rewards and incentives make them worthwhile.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. No information was available to determine the modes or settings of the avionics and/or autopilot during the approach.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

However, for whatever reason, the pilots taxied right across runway 31C, as the Southwest 737 was flaring to land. Fortunately the Southwest pilots were paying close attention, and they initiated a go around, a moment before touchdown. The Bombardier pilots were given a phone number to call, for a pilot deviation.

Runway

Aerotime

MARCH 17, 2025

Passengers traveling with German budget airline Eurowings from Dsseldorf in Germany to Troms in Norway were left unimpressed after an eight-hour journey that saw them landing back at the German airport from where they had originally departed.

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Aerotime

MARCH 25, 2025

The runway, formally designated as runway 18R/36L but known to many as the Polderbaan, has faced daily usage restrictions since March 5, 2025, as pilots of landing aircraft reported being dazzled by glare from the panels as they attempted to land on the runway. The position of the sun means that this effect occurs in the late morning.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Whether you are an aspiring pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or simply curious about the subject, this article is for you. Category also has different meanings in pilot certification, aircraft certification, and instrument approaches. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and lets dive into the world of aircraft certification!

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Air Facts

MAY 28, 2025

A Different Kind of Pilot DecisionChoosing Not to Fly Air Facts Journal Part I: A Practical Exercise in Saying “Unable” I earned my private pilot certificate in 1988, but for many years, my flying was sporadic. By 2022, I had become a fairly active pilot. Like most pilots, I dont like being stuck.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Tropic Ocean Airways is a major seaplane airline based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and was founded in 2009 by a former US Navy fighter pilot, Rob Ceravolo. The airline has a current fleet of 14 aircraft a mix of wheeled and amphibious (seaplanes) Cessna 208 Grand Caravans which it operates with an FAA-certified two-pilot crew.

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Aerotime

APRIL 23, 2025

More and more airlines and aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) companies are introducing digital twins into their processes. For airlines and MROs alike, this means fewer grounded aircraft and more efficient use of maintenance resources. However, the aviation industry is facing a challenge of a different matter.

Approach

Aerotime

JANUARY 21, 2025

While its use has been rolled out by several airlines over recent years, this milestone marks the first time the system has been certified for use on short-haul turboprop aircraft.

Weather

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 6, 2025

Singapore Airlines very long Singapore to Manchester flight Manchester has been dealing with some inclement weather the past couple of days, including heavy snow. This incident happened on Sunday, January 5, 2025, and involves Singapore Airlines flight SQ52, scheduled to operate from Singapore (SIN) to Manchester (MAN).

Airlines

One Mile at a Time

JULY 22, 2025

Well, here’s an interesting version of curfew enforcement, whereby a jet approached a German airport a little too early, and it resulted in a lot more noise than if it had just landed. Japanese airlines of course place a big emphasis on punctuality, so the flight departs and arrives on scheduled more or less every day.

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Flying Magazine

JULY 25, 2025

National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy is urging sweeping reforms to the FAA’s approach to pilot mental health, saying the current system is outdated and deters pilots from seeking care. Homendy expressed concern that the fear of career repercussions may lead pilots to avoid disclosing mental health issues.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 23, 2025

But pilots like to be prepared for whatever might happen, so some theory is important. The pilot and one passenger suffered minor injuries; another passenger was uninjured. Credit: Jim Wolper] Prevention Is the Best Cure In another example, I was a contract second pilot on a King Air.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 5, 2025

In no particular order The United Airlines island hopper While you could fly nonstop from Honolulu to Guam in just over seven hours on a 777, whats the fun in that? Alaska Airlines operates several different milk run routes, connecting smaller communities in Alaska. Singapore Airlines A350-900ULRs are super comfy! Landing in St.

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Aerotime

JUNE 23, 2025

A SriLankan Airlines Airbus A320 suffered multiple failures of key flight instruments during a recent flight from Colombo to Singapore but managed to make an emergency landing in Medan after declaring a mayday to air traffic controllers. Aircraft are fitted with pitot tubes to assist in providing air speed data to the pilots.

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