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Parallel Precision: What Is A Simultaneous Offset Instrument Approach?
'SOIA' procedures bring airborne planes closer together than any other.
Zurich Airport Will Spend $283 Million On Longer Runways
The airport emphasized that its runways' extension will not increase its capacity but was rather a safety-related measure.
Runway Lights Were “Not Working” During Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-200 Emergency Landing In Syracuse
NOTAMs reportedly indicated that the runway was undergoing routine maintenance.
PRM: What Is A Precision Runway Monitoring Approach?
The approach that keeps traffic moving at busy airports with close parallel runways.
Cool: Top 5 Stunning Homes With Private Plane Landing Strips
These abodes allow an easy transition from aircraft to house.
Why Madeira Airport's Approach Is So Challenging
Difficult conditions on the Portuguese island often bring out the best in pilots.
Top 5: The Business Jets That Can Land On The Shortest Runways
Some jets can use runways as short as 2,000 feet.
The Latest: Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Expansion Progress
A new Concourse A facility will feature new art pieces, terrazzo flooring, and auto-tinting glass.
The Story Of Madeira Airport's Multiple Runway Extensions
Extending the runway to its current length has involved some challenging engineering.
Runway Reopens At Haneda Airport Following Japan Airlines Airbus A350 Incident
The official cause of the deadly crash has not yet been determined.
What Is The Shortest Runway A Boeing 747 Can Land On?
Jumbo jets need a lot of space, but let's examine the minimum needed for landing, and what factors come into play.
The Story Of Honolulu Airport's Reef Runway
The Reef Runway allowed Honolulu International Airport to expand substantially.
A Look At The World's Shortest Commercially-Used Runways
Some are less than half a kilometer in length!
San Francisco Runways Are Sinking More Rapidly Than Other US Airports
A new study reveals that runways at SFO are sinking at the rate of 10 mm per year.
5 Airports With Cool Bridge Taxiways
The world's first airport bridge opened in 1953. Since then, more and more airports across the world have gone on to adopt this unique feature.
Runway Maintenance: A Look At How Airports Keep The World Moving
Most runway maintenance takes place at night.
Top 5: The Shortest Airport Runways In India
Although short, these runways connect remote areas to the rest of the country.
Analysis: Everything That Pilots Are Doing When An Airplane Is Taking Off
The choreography behind an airline takeoff.
Why The FAA Won't Let Nashville Airport Extend Its Runway
The airport is looking to expand its runway up to 12,000 feet to allow safer operations for long-haul jets.
Why Is Alaska's Juneau International Airport So Challenging To Fly Into?
From its remarkable scenery to its challenging approach, we look at what it takes to land at Juneau Airport.