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The #1 Pilot Complaint About Avionics—and How It’s Finally Being Fixed
Ask any pilot about their biggest frustration with modern avionics, and the answer will be inconsistent air traffic ...
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FAA bringing safety enhancing runway technology to 74 ATC towers
The system will improve safety at airports across the nation, and is one of three initiatives launched through a call to ...
The US is struggling to hire air traffic controllers. A surprising age limit and grueling schedules could fuel the problem
Millions of travelers rely on air traffic controllers every day to orchestrate high-speed maneuvers and help prevent planes from crashing. But a critical shortage has forced many to work “six days a ...
'Could have been a lot worse:' One dead after small plane crashes in North Texas, officials say
MESQUITE, Texas — A small plane crashed into a wooded area in Mesquite on Thursday, officials said. A Cessna CitationJet ...
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ATC tells pilot landing at DCA to perform go-around to avoid another plane on runway: FAA
"On Feb. 25, American Airlines flight 2246 landed safely and normally at DCA after it was instructed by Air Traffic Control to complete a standard go-around to allow another aircraft more time for ...
US Air Traffic Control Must Not Be Privatized | Opinion
The U.S. air traffic control system is without a doubt the world's best. It handles more types of traffic, in more airspace ...
Pilot fined for failing to communicate during flight
Christopher Hollands, 57X, pleaded guilty to not maintaining radio communication with air traffic control during a flight ...
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Viewpoint: Pilots’ Ability To Detect, Manage Spoofing, Jamming Critical For Flight
Detecting and managing spoofing, jamming, and interference are critical skills for professional pilots. Spoofing can be identified through inconsistencies in navigation data compared to known ...
Too Slow? How An Emirates Airbus A380 Caused Landing Drama In San Francisco
The Airbus A380 is the largest passenger aircraft in the world and, accordingly, requires longer takeoff rolls and specific considerations for wake turbulence. Controllers are trained to anticipate ...