Adventures of Cap'n Aux
JULY 15, 2025
Air India 171 Preliminary Accident Report GENERAL FACTS Crew, Passenger and Aircraft Info Pilot Experience & History Excerpt : The aircraft was scheduled to operate flight Al171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick with ETD 07:40 UTC ( 13:10 IST ). The crew is seen arriving at the boarding gate in the CCTV recording at about 07:05 UTC ( 12:35 IST ).
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
At the time, the pilot had informed air traffic control that the plane would begin a holding pattern, while waiting for runway clearance in Nome. The plane initially went missing 12 miles off the coast, while waiting for clearance to land in Nome, the carriers base. However, there was no further indication of an emergency.
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Universal Weather
MARCH 13, 2025
Landing permits Prior clearance from HKCAD is required for the operation of private non-revenue flights to and from Hong Kong. Slots are available 24/7, but there are night-hour limitations (1400-2259 UTC / 2200-0659 local) due to noise considerations. Slots for VHHH are always required, even for tech stops and drop-and-go operations.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 11, 2024
Flight performed a fuel dump and landed safely at 12:50 UTC on runway 35R. Admittedly the 777-300ER is quite a long aircraft, and even with a routine takeoff, there’s a bit under a meter of clearance between the tail and the runway during rotation. As a result, runway 35L was closed for inspection. So, what happened here?
Fear of Landing
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The flight departed normally from Leipzig Halle Airport at 02:08 UTC (03:08 local), operating as flight QY5690/BCS18D. At 03:28 UTC, ninety minutes into the flight and on final approach to Vilnius, the aircraft crashed near Liepkalnis Hill. Vilnius International Airport serves the capital of Lithuania, located just 5.9
Universal Weather
JANUARY 17, 2025
These procedures will be in effect from February 6, 2025, at 0601 UTC through February 11, 2025, at 0400 UTC. With the high volume of business aviation traffic expected leading up to and following the event, the FAA has announced special air traffic procedures to ensure safety and minimize delays.
Universal Weather
JANUARY 17, 2024
In 2019, Seletar implemented Noise Abatement procedures between 1400 to 2300 UTC. CIQ CIQ clearance at Seletar occurs within the terminal building, and processing can be slower, especially during peak traffic. Both Seletar and Changi are 24-hour airports of entry with full aircraft services and support available.
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