ATC

Can Larger Aircraft Help Deal With ATC & Pilot Shortages?
Airlines in the United States have been busy replacing smaller aircraft with larger ones. Can this help deal with pilot…
ATC Shortages Force New York Airport Slot Waiver Extensions
The FAA is extending its slot waivers for New York area airports, allowing airlines to fly less, due to shortages…
A Frontier A321 Bird Strike And Landing Confusion!
The crew of a Frontier A321 returned to their origin airport after a bird strike. This triggered some ATC confusion,…
INCIDENT: Two Jets Reject Takeoff On the Same Runway!
An aircraft began to accelerate for takeoff behind another, whose crew decided to reject their takeoff. The second jet also…
INCIDENT: Dash 8 Take-Off Without Clearance
Earlier in the week, the crew of a SpiceJet De Havilland Dash 8 departed before the controller had given them…
Single European Sky: A Simpler (?) Way To Cut Emissions
The Single European Sky could be the simplest and most effective way to reduce CO2 emissions in Europe. Also, it…
4D-TBO – Holding Patterns, A Thing Of The Past?
With 4D-TBO, air traffic controllers may soon have a way to make holding patterns a rare event, even at very…
FAA – Vaccine Clear For Pilot And ATC Use
With the FDA giving its emergency approval for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine, the FAA now authorises pilots and ATC personnel to…