2008 Learjet crash that nearly killed Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker
On September 19, 2008, a private jet carrying musician Travis Barker from Blink-182 and DJ AM (Adam Goldstein)…
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IATA and ICAO: a guide to airline and airport codes
Airports around the world have their unique identifier codes, which nevertheless come in two different versions: IATA (International Air Transport Association)…
NTSB releases more details of investigation into FedEx-Southwest near collision
Fog so dense that only plane silhouettes are visible, a takeoff that occurred later than usual, these are…
Mayday: the meaning behind the distress call in aviation
The aviation industry operates under strict safety protocols to ensure the well-being of passengers and crew members. In…
Ryanair calls on EU to protect overflights during French ATC industrial action
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, has once again called on the EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen,…
US senators told shortage of ATCs has caused spike in aircraft close calls
On November 9, 2023, a United States (US) subcommittee met to hear evidence from aviation experts about the…
The different types of transponders used in aviation
What is a transponder?A transponder is an electronic device found on aircraft that helps to identify them on…
EASA wants to use ‘technological evolution’ to address ATC bottlenecks in Europe
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a proposal to streamline the attestation of Air Traffic…
One in two flights canceled in France over ATC strike
The French Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) is asking airlines to reduce their flight schedule by half…
London Gatwick hit by ATC woes just after saying capacity caps won’t be extended
Just hours after saying it had no plans to extend capacity cuts beyond August, London Gatwick Airport (LGW)…
Moroccan air traffic controller union issues notice of restrictions
Morocco’s Unified National Bureau of Air Traffic Controllers, a representative body of air traffic controllers in Morocco, issued…
Two planes on the runway! ATC error behind Hong Kong 2017 incident
The Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of Hong Kong said a controller’s lapse in concentration was behind a…
What can pilots do now to help reduce CO2 emissions?
What role can pilots play in helping to make the aviation industry more sustainable and reduce emissions? The…
Switzerland airspace reopens after technical ATC system malfunction
Switzerland reopened its airspace after a technical problem with the country’s air traffic control system (ATC) grounded flights…
Inmarsat, ESA aim to take Iris satellite air traffic comms system global
Inmarsat and the European Space Agency (ESA) have announced plans to globalize the Iris air traffic system that…
Mexico caps flights at Mexico City Airport after near-miss fans safety concerns
Mexico is capping the number of flights at the main airport in Mexico City and moving more flights…
EASA warns of intensifying GPS jamming incidents linked to war in Ukraine
European aviation safety authorities have warned of risks from increased incidents of GPS jamming, following Russia’s invasion of…
Love in the airwaves: an ATC controller falls for a first officer
You may have heard of love at first sight, but have you ever experienced love at first sound?…