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Another Near Miss: Southwest And JetBlue Have A Close Call At Reagan National Airport
The incident happened when one aircraft was asked to cross the runway, from which another was cleared to take off.
New York Flights May Continue To Be Reduced Due To Air Traffic Control Shortage
The cuts to minimum flight requirements are currently in place until October this year.
UK Airspace Management NATS Appoints New Chair After 2023 Summer Meltdown
The company has appointed Warren East, the former chief executive of Rolls-Royce, who served at the role between 2015 and 2022.
Emirates And Ethiopian Airlines Collision At 37,000ft Averted By Somaliland ATC
Two aircraft were involved in another near miss while flying over the Horn of Africa.
How A Single French Bee Flight Plan Error Delayed 700,000 Passengers
A preliminary report shed more details on how NATS' two systems failed, causing a country-wide ATC outage in August 2023.
How Do Student Pilots Learn Etiquette, Terminology, & Conventions For ATC Communication?
Aviation phraseology allows for clear and concise communication between pilots and ATCs.
Weather And Staffing Issues Cause Orlando International Airport To Suffer From Hundreds Of Delays
It comes as the FAA will open a hiring window for air traffic controllers next month.
FAA Reminds Pilots To Be Well-Prepared For Super Bowl Flight Activity
The agency is referring pilots to its informational videos to be informed of possible areas of concern.
FAA Staffing Shortages Lead United Airlines To Maintain NYC Area Cuts In Summer 2024
The schedule reductions were brought in at the end of last year to stabilize the airline's operation in the New York City area.
The Five C's Of Aviation: What Do Pilots Do If They Get Lost?
Pilots can follow a few simple steps to best ensure they remain safe.
Hudson River VFR Corridor: What Is The East River Class B Exclusion?
New York's airspace is tightly controlled.
The Biggest Challenges Facing ATC & How They Can Be Solved
Extreme weather and increased demand are the two biggest challenges facing the industry.
Not Again: London Gatwick Flights Delayed After Another NATS Air Traffic Control Outage
The chaos comes just months after a summer meltdown that saw 1,500+ flights canceled.
IATA: Walsh Demands Shared Responsibility On Air Traffic Control Meltdowns
IATA's Director General Willie Walsh wants to avoid airlines being financially penalized for situations outside of their control.
Pan-Pan Vs Mayday: The Difference Between Distress Calls
A look at the subtle but distinct difference between "pan-pan" and "mayday" and how they are used.
How Air Traffic Control Works To Keep Aircraft Flying Safely
ATC is a complex process with thousands of moving pieces.
An American Airlines Airbus A321 Had To Avoid A Pilatus Collision On Approach To New York JFK
The two planes ended up on top of each other instead of side by side as they came in to land on parallel runways.
Inside NextGen: The FAA's $35bn Air Traffic Modernization Program
This initiative will improve air navigation systems and processes across US airspace.
SELCAL In Aviation: Everything You Need To Know
Short for "Selective Calling," this system assists pilots while in cruise.
JetBlue Posts A Loss & Expects Difficult End To The Year
The airline reported a loss as it faced rising costs and cancelations due to ongoing air traffic control shortages and poor weather.