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Aeromexico Pilot Tells JFK ATC To Relax, And It Gets Heated

One Mile at a Time

While the aircraft was being given taxi clearance, there was a minor misunderstanding, which wasn’t a big deal (but I still think it’s important context, since the Aeromexico pilot is in the wrong here): ATC: “Aeromexico 401, cross runway 31R at echo, follow the 777 ANA on charlie.” ATC: “No, you said 13R, I said ‘cross 31R,’ Aeromexico 401.”

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Across the pond

Professional Pilot

Operational peculiarities The NAT-OTS is unique in the world, as it changes twice daily to provide optimum routes for the main traffic flows, with due regard to the winds and turbulence. Corporate and cargo operators will have different schedules, but need to consider this as it affects their flight planning.

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Across the pond

Professional Pilot

Operational peculiarities The NAT-OTS is unique in the world, as it changes twice daily to provide optimum routes for the main traffic flows, with due regard to the winds and turbulence. Corporate and cargo operators will have different schedules, but need to consider this as it affects their flight planning.

Jet 98
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A Day in the Life of Commercial Pilots: Responsibilities and Challenges

Airspeed Junkie

Key Takeaways Commercial pilots are responsible for the safe transportation of passengers and cargo, requiring extensive skills such as self-confidence, situational awareness, and communication abilities. This careful planning helps in choosing the most efficient and safe routes, ensuring a smooth journey for passengers and cargo.

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My Tribute to Vistara Part 2: Flying Vistara's Airbus A321neo From New Delhi To Singapore

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

There was a bit of queue waiting for clearance to enter the terminal. In my head - It's time for me to go home and that's it), before finally given me the clearance to leave the country. I slept about 2 hours but I did wake up a few times due to turbulence. As you can see how busy it was at that time. Seriously? (In

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Discovering ITA Airways Airbus A220-100 (Part 2: LIN-LCY)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

We had a bit of turbulence during our climb and for most parts of the journey, the flight was smooth. It is a possibility but for now the airline uses its current fleet to transport cargo within the network. The walk from the airside to landside took less than 10 minutes and that includes the automated immigration clearance.

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Incidents and accidents: AeroTime’s commercial airline safety roundup of 2024  

Aerotime

The contents of this article have been limited to commercial aircraft performing public transport flights, whether carrying cargo or passengers (or both). As the month ended, on March 31, 2024, a Safe Air Boeing 727 operating a cargo flight from Juba to Malakal in Kenya crashed following a heavy landing at Malakal Airport in South Sudan.

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