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Qantas passengers endure 15-hour flight to nowhere as aircraft returns to Perth

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The flight, operated by one of the carrier’s 14-strong fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners registered as VH-ZNM, took off from Perth at 20:02 local time for the routine 17-hour flight to the French capital, where it was due to land at 06:45 local time on June 24, 2025.

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ForeFlight Adds Unusual Attitude Alerts, Auto Logbook Exports, and More

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Runway end threshold coordinates are now displayed in the Runway Details view (Airports > Runways) or airport popups on the Map, with a tap-to-copy option. ForeFlight Trip Support customers can view service statuses and uploaded documents for each trip leg directly in the Flights view.

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What Is Zulu Time? The Aviation Industry’s Universal Clock

Northstar VFR

Novak, CFI As a Certificated Flight Instructor, I often see student pilots have a lightbulb moment when they finally get Zulu time. If youre early in your training, youve probably seen it on METARs, TAFs, flight plans, and maybe even your FAR/AIMand youve probably asked: Why am I using a time zone Ive never been to?

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What Are NOTAMs? Notices to Air Missions Explained

Pilot Institute

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is active. An airport has closed a runway/taxiway/apron for maintenance. A Real-Life Example Pilots who do not review NOTAMS before flight put themselves (and others) in danger. He landed on a closed turf runway, causing the aircraft to nose over. a closed runway has been reopened).

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What Is a SPECI and When Is It Issued?

Pilot Institute

This allows you to make quick adjustments to your flight plan. Runway visual range (RVR) under 2,400 feet triggers a SPECI, and another is issued if it rises to 2,400 feet or more within 10 minutes. What do these mean for your flight? Runway visual range (RVR). If severe weather is reported, do you have a plan B?

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2024 Summer Olympics Paris – Business Aviation Guide

Universal Weather

During this period, no slots will be available at CDG, ORY, or BVA from 15:30 UTC and 22:00 UTC French CAA will have to close Parisian airspace between 7 p.m. Note: The sample allocations for runways might undergo changes for the Olympic games. Runway Traffic Periods: Green Period: For regular traffic. 2023, August 26).

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Paris Air Show 2023: Business Aviation Planning Guide

Universal Weather

Operational Restrictions at LFPB During Air Show During the Air Show period, there will be airport and runway closures from time to time, for demo flight purposes. Both provide full service GA support, however, LFPT has just a 5,541-foot runway. The accreditation numbers must be mentioned in box 18 of the flight plan.