Articles on flight crew procedures, delays, safety incidents, and human factors.
Airline operations control is the process an airline uses to plan, monitor, support and manage flights safely from pre-flight preparation through arrival and recovery. It brings together dispatch, weather, aircraft status, crew coordination, airport information, maintenance coordination and disruption management. Most airlines perform much of this work through an Operations Control Center (OCC). An OCC … Read more
The A350 runway requirements are an important part of flight planning for airlines operating the Airbus A350 family. Although the A350-900 and A350-1000 share a common design philosophy, their different size, weight and performance characteristics can produce different takeoff and landing requirements. The A350-900 is designed for up to 8,600 nautical miles, while the A350-1000 … Read more
Extreme heat is becoming an increasingly important challenge for modern airline operations. Passengers usually associate flight delays with thunderstorms, heavy rain, snow, fog, or strong winds. However, extremely high temperatures can also disrupt flights, even when the sky is clear and visibility is excellent. The connection between extreme heat flight delays and aircraft performance is … Read more
Few travel experiences are as frustrating as arriving at the airport on time only to discover that your flight has been delayed. Whether you’re traveling for business, vacation, or an important family event, commercial airline delays can disrupt carefully planned schedules, increase travel costs, and create unnecessary stress. While passengers often blame airlines for late … Read more