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Newark airport reopens main runway 2 weeks early to ease flight restrictions

Aerotime

Once the runway is certified with a new arrival instrument landing system, the number will increase to 34 arrivals and departures. It’s going to take a little bit longer simply because we want to make sure that the equipment there is certified. The FAA expects the runway to fully open sometime in the week of June 9, 2025.

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Abu Dhabi Airport’s Northern Runway reopens ahead of schedule; fully operational

Aerotime

Technical upgrades included a new ground visibility monitoring system and a high-tech Instrument Landing System (ILS), bolstering both the safety and efficiency of takeoff and landing operations during periods of inclement weather.

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How to Fly an ILS Approach

Pilot Institute

So, how do pilots manage to land their aircraft safely and accurately without even being able to see where theyre going? The ILS (Instrument Landing System) uses radio signals to help pilots align the aircraft accurately on their approach to a runway. Lets learn more about this system! What Is an ILS Approach?

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What is ILS or Instrument Landing System

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Why Do Airports Need ILS Antennas At The End Of Runways?

Simple Flying

An Instrument Landing System (ILS) is a precision runway approach system that aids pilots during their approach and landing phases of flight. The aid is based on two radio beams, which together provide pilots with both vertical and horizontal guidance during an approach to land.

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Jeju Air flight 2216

Fear of Landing

The landing gear failed to deploy and the Boeing landed on its belly, skidding some 250 metres off the runway before crashing into a concrete platform used for the airports Instrument Landing System antennae. The collision killed all 175 passengers and four of the six crew members.

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Airport Beacons Explained

Pilot Institute

By 1933, the US Airway Beacon System consisted of more than 1,500 beacons spread across approximately 18,000 miles of airways, guiding pilots safely through the skies at night. These new technologies allowed pilots to navigate with greater accuracy and safety, even in low visibility conditions.

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