Pilot Institute

JULY 11, 2025

Don’t forget to review NOTAMs and weather advisories. In December 2022, Hawaiian Airlines Flight 35 was flying at FL400, above a cloud layer between FL370 and FL380. Interpreting Weather Reports and Forecasts Hawaiian Airlines Flight 35 had a weather radar onboard the flight, which does come in handy in detecting storm cells.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 13, 2025

READ MORE: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh NOTAM Now Available It’s not lost on me how fortunate I am to be able to experience this, and I don’t take it for granted for one second. There’s nothing quite like waking up beneath your own wing to the sound of P-51s taking off in formation only a few hundred feet away.

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Aerotime

MAY 11, 2025

On May 10, 2025, Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced that its airspace has been fully restored for all types of flights, therefore cancelling a previous Notice to Airmen(NOTAM) that it would remain closed until 12:00, local time, on May 11, 2025.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 29, 2025

Citing a May 7 internal presentation to senior FAA management, the Journal reported that more than 1,200 recent departuresincluding senior leaders who oversee air traffic, airlines, and accident investigationscould jeopardize the FAAs ability to do its job. The FAA spokesperson told a different story. Like this story?

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Aerotime

JUNE 12, 2025

Upon announcing Bedford’s nomination hearing, US Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee, said that a deadly midair collision , multiple NOTAM outages, ground stops, and near-misses “show major safety vulnerabilities in [US] air traffic control that necessitate significant reforms.” “The

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Lebanon has issued a NOTAM requiring all foreign air carriers to reapply for permission to serve Beirut (BEY) in the future. This announcement follows the suspension of all foreign airline flights to the country amid Israeli airstrikes that have killed at least 560 people since September 23, 2024.

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One Mile at a Time

JUNE 28, 2024

Southwest Airlines can’t seem to stay out of the news when it comes to concerning incidents lately, from a scary go around in Hawaii , to a dangerously low approach in Oklahoma City , to an inflight Dutch roll. What we do know with certainty is that the plane took off on a closed runway, and the pilots weren’t following NOTAMs.

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iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Procedure Tab Hot Spots Construction Notices Arrival Alerts LTA Documents Pilot Handbooks Airport 3D Review Comments Procedure Tab The Airports tab in ForeFlight is packed with information about runways, weather, NOTAMs and detailed information about services available. These are all important, but don’t overlook the Procedure section.

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Northstar VFR

MAY 2, 2024

By Lisa Thornton, CFII & Airline First Officer As pilots we are required to adhere to rules and regulations outlined by the FAA. Standard reports include: current conditions, adverse conditions, NOTAMS, winds aloft, enroute forecast, destination forecast, and alternate forecasts.

Weather

Northstar VFR

MAY 16, 2024

You may be an experienced, instrument rated airline pilot, but if you’re planning a cross-country flight in a single engine aircraft with a basic panel, you may be limited on the conditions that you can safely fly in. Revisit your minimums and keep them in mind as you gather information for your weather briefing. CHECK METARs and TAFs.

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Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Citation CJ1S/CJ1/CE650/I & Fairchild F-27/227 Chief Pilot & Chairman Cherokee Co Airport Authority Canton GA W e brief weather, notams, density at the airport, and any other concerning issues. I still don’t understand how we receive multiple expect departure clearance times (EDCTs) while airlines remain on schedule.

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Professional Pilot

MAY 30, 2025

ARINC was founded by and comprised of various airlines and manufacturers (components and equipment) with the goal of producing sets of specifications (standards) for avionics hardware for global aircraft use. It is maintained by the Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee (AEEC) and digitally published by ARINC.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MARCH 4, 2025

The new messaging platform offers a single, easy-to-use global solution for airlines, airports and ground handlers to exchange flight operational messages with ANSPs. SITA ATC Connect allows the sharing of flight information with air navigation service providers (ANSPs) quickly and securely worldwide.

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Universal Weather

AUGUST 1, 2023

NOTE: Universal Aviation Italy is reporting that there are rumors that there could be a NOTAM issued for LIMO preventing landings of GA flights in a specific time window. We are closely monitoring this and will update this article when/if a NOTAM is issued. The period of the race is one of the busiest times of year for LIML.

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Airline Geeks

AUGUST 30, 2024

Operations in several airspaces in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa are prohibited by the FAA, and they can cost airlines and consumers.

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Universal Weather

JUNE 26, 2024

NOTE: Universal Aviation Italy is reporting that there are rumors that there could be a NOTAM issued for LIMO preventing landings of GA flights in a specific time window. We are closely monitoring this and will update this article when/if a NOTAM is issued. The period of the race is one of the busiest times of year for LIML.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 30, 2025

Best All-In-One Pilot App 4. ForeFlight Overview : ForeFlight is the most comprehensive EFB on the market.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 7, 2025

On March 27, 2025, Greek authorities issued a NOTAM requiring all air carriers operating flights to Greece from countries outside the EU and Schengen Area to begin the process of integrating with the countrys Advance Passenger Information (API) System.

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iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Get the watch app here. ForeFlight This well-designed app displays airport weather, NOTAMs, communication frequencies, runway information and more. The watch app includes Live Activities in the smart stack to display current flight status. Get the app here.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Dispatchers are often considered “pilots on the ground” and play an important part in airlines. In an airline environment, pilots have many responsibilities. So, taking information from multiple sources, such as NOTAMs and SIGMETs, is important. Dispatchers at airlines like Southwest report salaries between $100,000 to $203,000.

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Northstar VFR

APRIL 14, 2024

By Lisa Thornton, CFII & Airline First Officer The first license any pilot earns is their Private Pilot Certificate ( PPL ). Fly safely and check NOTAMS before you go. By Lisa Thornton, CFII & Airline First Officer Check out Lisa's website: www.goingmissed.co Be sure to bring a friend.

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Universal Weather

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

At this point, no NOTAM restrictions have been issued for the weekend of the Formula One Grand Prix, but this may still become a factor to consider closer to the event. It’s recommendable to double-check if the slot requirement is extended after day 29 of October when Notam becomes ineffective for slots.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 16, 2024

Note that LGPZ and LGSA are military airport s that are accepting also commercial and GA traffic and require, as published by NOTAM, a lead time of four working days to process the landing permit application required for private a/c and a 48 hours prior notice for PPR – parking – application for all ops including commercial ad hoc flights.

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NAFI

JANUARY 11, 2024

NAFI NOTAMs #50 From Aspirations to Achievements: Fueling Dreams as a Pilot Instructor~Guest Blogger Seunghee Kang, CFII/MEI Pilots, do you remember the happiness and sense of achievement that you got after getting that Private pilot license to start off your careers?

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NAFI

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

NAFI NOTAMs #51 Teaching Judgement Through the ACS~Guest Blogger Sarah Rovner, CFII/MEI/DPE “Calculate your pivotal altitude” you say to your fresh new commercial student. After all, in my short 9 years as an airline pilot, I’ve never done eights on pylons in a 737. It’s his first time doing eights on pylons.

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iPad Pilot News

JUNE 14, 2024

In addition to providing continuous in-flight weather updates, ADS-B provides updates to NOTAMs and TFRs in flight too.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Flighty This app was designed with airline passengers in mind to help track flights using the latest iOS app display and notification features. Jeppesen Flight Deck Pro Jepp’s modern offering for the commercial airline market provides digital charts, moving map navigation, weather, D-ATIS and company-specific charts and documents.

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Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

In 1925, the US Post Office contracted with airlines to transport the mail, thus transferring responsibilities to airline dispatchers. Airline travel was still in its infancy during the 1930s, and the public had many reservations about flying. Under these regulations, having a dispatcher is required.

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Fly with Eva

MARCH 20, 2018

I see my name on the crew list, I sign in and read the flight plan, notams and weather. I keep comparing my days at my previous low cost passenger airline, and my first steps as a freighter pilot for a flag carrier. I try to push all the chaos in my head aside and focus on the task at hand: a base training flight in the Boeing 747!

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Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

Check Feasibility-IQ for any NOTAMs and potential closures. Only scheduled commercial airlines require airport slots for Costa Rica. During busy periods MROC will issue NOTAMs barring overnight parking for GA. The airport is open 24/7. Be aware that you’ll still require parking permission to drop off/pick up passengers.

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NYC Aviation

AUGUST 24, 2023

Its a fun way to keep track of all the different airlines and aircraft types you see this weekend. Be on the lookout for Alaska Airlines A321NEOs this weekend. We’ve seen a planning document with the new dates, and a number of NOTAMS associated with the closure have been removed. This is excellent news indeed!

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Universal Weather

APRIL 8, 2024

Slots, Restrictions & Reservations Universal Aviation Paris is actively monitoring all restrictions and NOTAMs for the Summer Games and we are updating this article as information changes. The Closing Ceremony will be held in Stade de France in Saint-Denis just north of Paris.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2024

A UK TCO certificate is a document that certifies that an airline from a non-European Union (EU) country meets the necessary safety standards and is authorized to operate flights into and out of the UK. In addition, your ground handler will provide the latest weather updates, along with Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), on the day of operation.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) said: If a lifesaving medical, active law enforcement, active air defense, or presidential transport helicopter mission must operate in this restricted area, civilian aircraft will not be allowed in the area to prevent potential conflicts in this airspace.

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Air Facts

APRIL 30, 2025

Same with NOTAMs? ForeFlight didnt invent the concept of the EFB , but it certainly became the gold standardan indispensable tool used by both GA and airline pilots alike. The airliner manufacturer already owned the charting company Jeppesen, and combining the two under their digital services umbrella seemed natural.

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Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

That big day finally arrives, and not being able to contain yourself for much longer, you decide to bite the bullet and fly down via the airlines. Following a check of the weather, NOTAMS and TFR’s, you are confronted with some decisions to make. The day finally arrives for that long awaited trip up north to visit family.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 15, 2024

Per a Greek NOTAM, Mykonos only allows operators to remain on the ground for a maximum of 40 minutes from May 1 to September 30th or even further if demand remains high. Catering There is a licensed catering provider approved by the airport supporting both airlines and executive orders.

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