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What Does It All Mean? A Brief Guide To Hand Signals On An Airport Apron

How pilots and ground staff communicate without headsets.

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How Pratt & Whitney Is Making Its North American MRO Operations More Sustainable

Pratt & Whitney has implemented numerous sustainable processes to its MRO operations.

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Why Printed Paperwork Still Plays An Important Role For Today's Pilots

An age-old method for modern aviation.

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Everything You Need To Know About Airline Standard Operating Procedures

The procedures that allow pilots to work in operational harmony.

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Flyr Is Unsuccessful In Its Attempt To Raise Capital

Further trouble for the Norwegian carrier as it seeks additional financing to continue operations.

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A Pilot's Guide To De-Icing

When and why airlines are required to deice prior to departure.

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Who Do Pilots Liaise With During Ground Turnarounds?

A well-choreographed "turn" can be accomplished in about 30 minutes.

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Dave Mets Named Alaska Airlines Vice President Of Flight Operations

Mets brings two decades of experience in multiple roles at the airline.

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Network Control: Inside The Emirates Operations Nerve Center

Simple Flying got behind-the-scenes access to the nerve center of the Emirate's network.

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How Big Data And AI Help Reduce Airline Fuel Consumption And Lower Emissions

The CEO of OpenAirlines talks about the trajectory of fuel efficiency, pilot crowdsourcing, complexity of airline operations and melting glaciers.

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Air Canada Doesn't Expect Toronto Runway Renovation To Impact Operations

Repair works will extend the runway's life by 30 years and lower its carbon footprint

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