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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Oct 11

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Jun 14

“Our plane crashed. I have no idea how I got outside. I can’t see my brother. I can’t see any other passengers.”

Viswash Kumar Ramesh: the Only Survivor from the Air India Flight 171 Crash that took the lives of 241 passengers and crew members.

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Mar 6

South Korean Air Force KF-16 Jets Accidentally Drop Bombs on Village, Injuring 15

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South Korean Air Force KF-16 Jets Accidentally Drop Bombs on Village, Injuring 15 - Aviation for Aviators

South Korean Air Force KF-16 Jets Accidentally Drop Bombs on Village, Injuring 15

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Mar 5

The FAA reported that multiple pilots received false TCAS alerts while approaching Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The unexpected warnings caused concern among flight crews, with some aircraft forced to execute go-arounds.

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FAA Investigates False TCAS Alerts at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - Aviation for Aviators

The FAA reported that multiple pilots received false TCAS alerts while approaching Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Mar 4

President Donald Trump criticizes Boeing for significant delays in the delivery of two new Air Force One jets.

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President Trump Criticizes Boeing Over Air Force One Delays - Aviation for Aviators

President Donald Trump criticizes Boeing regarding significant delays in the delivery of two new Air Force One jets.

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Mar 3

Video: A FedEx cargo aircraft was forced to return to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on March 1, 2025, after striking a bird shortly after takeoff.

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Video: FedEx Boeing 767 Returns to Newark After Engine Fire - Aviation for Aviators

A FedEx cargo aircraft was forced to return to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on March 1, 2025, after striking a bird shortly after takeoff.

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Mar 2

Delta Air Lines Crash at Toronto Pearson: What Do We Know So Far?⬇️

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Delta Air Lines Crash at Toronto Pearson: What Do We Know So Far? - Aviation for Aviators

Nearly two weeks after Delta Air Lines crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Here’s what we know so far:

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Feb 12

KLM Boeing 787 Carrying Belgian Queen Makes an Emergency Landing in San José Due to Cracked Windshield

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KLM Boeing 787 Carrying Belgian Queen Makes an Emergency Landing in San José Due to Cracked Windshield - Aviation for Aviators

A KLM Boeing 787 was forced to make an emergency landing in San José, Costa Rica, on Sunday, February 9, due to a cracked windshield.

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Feb 11

Many modern airlines have aircraft capable of moving backwards using thrust reversers without the need for tow tugs. However, this method is generally avoided due to safety concerns. So, let's figure out how towbarless tugs work.⬇️

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How Towbarless Tugs Work? - Aviation for Aviators

Consequently, the standard practice involves using tow tugs to push aircraft from the gate onto the taxiway. Let's figure out how towbarless tugs work.

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Feb 10

Airbus has officially announced that the timeline for its ZEROe hydrogen-powered aircraft program will be extended, potentially delaying its launch by five to ten years beyond the original 2035 target.

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Airbus Delays ZEROe Hydrogen Aircraft Program by Up to a Decade - Aviation for Aviators

Airbus has officially announced that the timeline for its ZEROe hydrogen-powered aircraft program will be extended by five to ten years.

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Feb 9

What Does It Take to Become an Airline Captain in the US?

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What Does It Take to Become an Airline Captain in the US? - Aviation for Aviators

Upgrading to captain at an airline represents a significant milestone in a pilot's career. this article focuses on the criteria under the FAA regulations in the US.

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Feb 9

How do the different Boeing 777 variants differ from one another?

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The Differences Between the Boeing 777 Variants - Aviation for Aviators

The 777 is Boeing's best-selling widebody to date and has been a huge success for Boeing. Here's a look at the different Boeing 777 variants.

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Feb 7

Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Diverts to Montreal After Captain Becomes Incapacitated

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Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Diverts to Montreal After Captain Becomes Incapacitated - Aviation for Aviators

Lufthansa Flight LH463 from Miami to Frankfurt was forced to divert to Montreal after the captain became incapacitated mid-flight.

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Feb 6

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Digital Development and Transport (AZAL) released a preliminary investigation report detailing the events leading up to the December 2024 crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E-190.

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Azerbaijan Releases Preliminary Report on Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E-190 crash - Aviation for Aviators

Azerbaijan released preliminary investigation report on the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E-190 crash in December 2024

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Feb 3

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has successfully recovered the black box from the Learjet 55 air ambulance that crashed in Philadelphia and was found buried eight feet underground!

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Feb 3

Emirates President Renews Call for Airbus to Resume A380 Production

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Feb 1

BREAKING🚨: A small private aircraft, a Learjet 55 (XA-UCI), crashes near Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Friday night, shortly after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport (KPNE) around 6 PM EST.

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Jan 31

Boeing has confirmed that Lufthansa will be the launch customer for the 777X, according to statements made during the company’s latest earnings conference call.

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Lufthansa Confirmed as Boeing 777X Launch Customer - Aviation for Aviators

Boeing has confirmed that Lufthansa will be the launch customer for the 777X, according to statements made during earnings conference call.

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Jan 31

The Airline with the Most Crashes⬇️⬇️

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The Airline with the Most Crashes - Aviation for Aviators

Since American Airlines was born in 1930 it has had the longest record of airline crashes to date. These incidents changed in aviation safety

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Jan 31

The COVID-19 pandemic has totally reshaped the world in huge ways, with the aviation industry experiencing some of the heaviest blows.

Let's figure out how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the aviation world⬇️

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New perspective: How COVID-19 Changed the Aviation World? - Aviation for Aviators

The COVID-19 pandemic has totally reshaped the world in huge ways, with the aviation industry experiencing some of the heaviest blows.

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Jan 29

Boom Supersonic XB-1 demonstrator has officially become the first manned civilian aircraft to break the sound barrier since Concorde’s retirement.

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Boom Supersonic XB-1 Breaks the Sound Barrier for the First Time - Aviation for Aviators

Boom Supersonic XB-1 demonstrator has become the first manned civilian aircraft to break the sound barrier since Concorde's retirement.

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Jan 28

On the night of January 28, 2025, an Air Busan Airbus A321, registered as HL7763, caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea.

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Air Busan A321 Catches Fire at Gimhae Airport, South Korea - Aviation for Aviators

On January 28, 2025, an Air Busan Airbus A321, registered as HL7763, caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea.

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Jan 27

South Korean aviation authorities have released the preliminary report on the tragic crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216, which claimed the lives of 179 individuals and left two others critically injured.

Here's our summary⬇️⬇️:
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Preliminary Report on Jeju Air Crash Points to Bird Strike as Likely Cause - Aviation for Aviators

South Korean aviation authorities have released the preliminary report on the tragic crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216.

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Jan 26

Boeing has requested a time-limited exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify and deliver the Stall Management Yaw Damper (SMYD) systems on the 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10 aircraft.

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Boeing Seeks FAA Time-limited Exemption for 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10 Certification - Aviation for Aviators

Boeing has requested a time-limited exemption from the FAA to certify and deliver the SMYD systems on the 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10 aircraft.

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Jan 26

On January 24, 2025, Storm Éowyn struck the UK and Ireland resulting in over 1000 flight cancellations and several major incidents.

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Over 1000 flights Cancelled: The aftermath of Storm Éowyn - Aviation for Aviators

On January 24, 2025, Storm Éowyn struck UK and Ireland resulting in over 1000 flights cancellations and a number of significant accidents. Northern Ireland, Edinburgh, and Scotland faced staggering wi...

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Aviation for Aviators @avationforaviators.bsky.social · Jan 25

How Head-Up-Display (HUD) Works?

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