Remove Aviation Technology Remove Clearance Remove Runway
article thumbnail

Winter operations: How Arctic Circle airports stay open in extreme conditions

Aerotime

Behind that, a dense broom made up of stiff wire bristles sweeps stubborn ice from the runway surface. Finally, a powerful air blower sucks up loose ice and snow, shooting it away from the runway at speeds of more than 240 miles an hour. Photo: Finavia Sweden’s airport operator Swedavia has taken a similar approach.

article thumbnail

Operation Midnight Hammer and The Legacy of Long-Range Airpower

Vintage Aviation News

As aviation technology grew during the last century, so too did strategic bombing’s worldwide reach and ability to strike at the far reaches of the globe. Having flush rivets, butt-joined sections, a pressurized cabin, and remote-controlled armament, the new plane was a significant leap in aviation technology.