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Reports Suggest Incorrect Flight Plan Knocked Out UK ATC
Airlines and passengers are still feeling the impacts of yesterday's disruption.
What To Do If You've Been Affected By The UK ATC Failure
Passengers throughout the UK are faced with delays and cancelations.
UK Passengers Face Delays After Network-Wide Air Traffic Control Fault
The issues are expected to impact flights across Europe.
Small Airports & Odd Hours: When Airline Pilots Operate Without ATC
Airline pilots operate without ATC's presence from time to time.
SWISS Carried 1.7 Million Passengers This Summer Despite Challenges
SWISS shows off an impressive reliability performance despite multiple hurdles.
Explained: The Importance Of The Phonetic Alphabet In Modern Aviation
A brief history and explanation of aviation's alphabet.
Why Are People Onboard Aircraft Referred To As 'Souls' In ATC Communications?
Another frequently-used term is 'People On Board.'
Arrival & Departure Procedures: The Fun & Quirky Names For Waypoints
The often fun ways arrivals and departures are monikered.
A Pilot's Guide to Aircraft Communication Systems
How the myriad of aviation conversations is performed.
The FAA Is Allowing More Flight Corridors To Stay Open During Florida Rocket Launches
Airspace restrictions during space launches have been relaxed allowing fewer delays and rerouting.
Listening In: 5 Air Traffic Control Clearances You Might Not Know or Understand
The words that control how airplanes fly.
Explained: The Protocols That Minimize & Negate The Impacts Of Losses Of ATC Communication
What to do when you can’t contact air traffic control.
IATA Has Serious Concerns About Air Traffic Control
IATA Director General Willie Walsh spoke about ATC woes as French controllers prepare for another strike on June 6th.
Aeromexico 737 Rejects Takeoff As Viva Aerobus A321 Crosses Runway
A Viva Aerobus A321 was mistakenly cleared to cross the runway in advance of an Aeromexico 737 taking off.
Norwegian Considers Switch From Copenhagen Airport Amid Disruptions
The airline has begun looking at alternative airports to operate from this summer following ATC staff shortages at Copenhagen Airport.
What Are Airport Ramp Towers?
A black and yellow non-movement area line indicates where the ramp tower's jurisdiction ends, and the ATC's responsibility begins.
What Types Of Approaches Do Pilots Use & In Which Situations?
A guide to the different terms and what they entail.