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Geneva Airport approaches reduced after multiple radar system malfunctions 

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Air traffic controller firm Skyguide is reducing capacity for approaches at Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland, after a radar system suffered multiple malfunctions. RELATED Europes SAF approach draws IATA criticism The post Geneva Airport approaches reduced after multiple radar system malfunctions appeared first on AeroTime.

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

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On approach the United Airlines aircraft was assigned runway 07R and the Delta jet was given clearance to land on runway 08. RELATED Southwest Airlines pauses hiring, most summer internships to cut costs: CNBC The post FAA begins probe after United and Delta jets draw near on runway approach appeared first on AeroTime.

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Europe’s SAF approach draws IATA criticism

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Europe needs to realize that its approach is not working and find another way, Walsh concluded. The post Europes SAF approach draws IATA criticism appeared first on AeroTime. RELATED IATA: Air Cargo demand up by 4.4% trillionshould not be the aim or the result of decarbonization policies.

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Bridging gaps in aviation staffing and operations: Aeroates’s unique approach 

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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. This is where Aeroates come in. Contact Aeroates today.

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Boom Supersonic one step from first Mach 1 flight after XB-1 completes 11th test

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Boom Supersonic According to Boom Supersonic dynamic pressure is essentially how hard the plane is pushing through the air and as the aircraft approaches Mach 1 this becomes a key factor. Posting a video, Scholl wrote: When approaching the speed of sound, parts of the airflow become supersonic. said a spokesperson for Boom Supersonic.

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Flying Visual Approaches? Synthetic Vision Pathways Can Help

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However, when flying an approach, the width is 700 feet or half of the full-scale CDI deflection, whichever is less. Also on approach, the height is 200 feet or half of the full-scale deflection of the vertical deviation indicator, whichever is less. One is flying arrivals, and the other is flying visual approaches.

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London City Airport seeks CAA approval for Airbus A320neo operations

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The aircraft must be capable of making the steep approach that is required, and pilots must also be qualified to execute this type of landing. The airports application is specifically asking the CAA to approve a new flight procedure (RNP AR) which would alter the approach angle for this aircraft at each runway end.

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