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Kendall 🛩️ @tacotuesgay.bsky.social · Mar 25

TWA Constellation on display at Pima

Facing the front of an aircraft. It has four prop engines, two on each wing

A side view of the same aircraft. You can see two of its props on the left of the imagine. It is a metallic body with two red stripes running down the middle and “TWA” written in red near the nose

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Mar 7

Read the latest Flightlines for our review of the current state of ATC privatization:

30: Privatized Air Traffic Control

The pros and cons of a privately operated air traffic control network. Could this model work in America?

www.flightlines.co

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Mar 7

AI could shrink those gate delays. FAA notes weather costs billions yearly. Journal of Air Transport Management found 30% delay cuts in simulations.

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Mar 7

AI isn’t perfect, Google data shows 5% prediction errors.

Still FAA trials cut weather incidents 20% per NASA.

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Mar 7

AI is revolutionizing ATC, predicting weather to cut delays.

FAA says weather causes 70% of delays, AI could slash that by 30% per studies.

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Mar 4

American Airlines is asking the Supreme Court to review the ruling that ended its Northeast Alliance with JetBlue.

But even if the court takes the case, JetBlue’s priorities have shifted post-Spirit merger collapse. A win for American might not mean a return of the NEA.

American Airlines Appeals JetBlue Alliance Ban At US Supreme Court

With a change in administrations, American Airlines is once again trying to revive its joint venture with JetBlue.

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Mar 4

The push to privatize US air traffic control has returned—this time with real momentum.

Could it actually happen?

www.flightlines.co/p/30-privati...

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Flightradar24 @flightradar24.com · Mar 4

We are tracking just over 2,000 general aviation aircraft in the sky right now.

A view of all general aviation flights in the air as seen on Flightradar24

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Mar 3

We analyze the positions of major stakeholders and what privatization could mean for American aviation's future.

How would this transition affect the world's most complex airspace? Read the full analysis in our latest issue.

30: Privatized Air Traffic Control

The pros and cons of a privately operated air traffic control network. Could this model work in America?

www.flightlines.co

Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Mar 3

This week we examine the growing debate around privatizing America's air traffic control system.

With recent aviation incidents and pressure to reduce government spending, is now the time to follow Canada and Europe's lead?

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Feb 19

A reminder of how important it is to keep improving safety and communication

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NTSB Newsroom @ntsbnewsroom.bsky.social · Feb 19

NTSB is investigating a mid-air collision between Cessna 172S and Lancair 360 MK II near Marana, Arizona.

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Feb 19

Damage to the side of the Delta CRJ-900 at Toronto Pearson Airport

No lives lost, but a harrowing scene. The plane flipped after a hard landing in snowy, windy conditions. Thanks to quick action, all 80 passengers and crew survived.

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Feb 19

The quick evacuation was thanks to the plane’s design and fast action from first responders.

Runways 05/23 and 06/24 are closed as investigators look into the cause.

The investigation is focused on weather and possible mechanical issues.

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Feb 19

Delta flight 4819 from Minneapolis crashed at Toronto Pearson Airport on Feb 17, 2025.

The plane flipped over on the runway after a hard landing in strong winds and snow.

18 passengers were injured, but all 80 people on board survived.

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Feb 3

Air Canada has live exterior cameras on their A321s.

Learn something new every day…

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Feb 3

The tragedy of AA5342 makes stark the risks of operating in complex, busy airspace.

In this week’s Flightlines, I explore how we might analyze approach corridors to identify potential safety improvements.

Full breakdown with visuals:

28: On The Probability of Collision

How we might leverage a data-driven analysis of aircraft separation for improving safety in critical airspace.

www.flightlines.co

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Flightradar24 @flightradar24.com · Jan 27

South Korean investigators have released their preliminary report on the crash of #7C2216.

🔵 Both engines showed evidence of bird strike

🔵 FDR and CVR stopped recording at 08:58:50 local time. Last 4:07 not recorded

Read the full report: www.flightradar24.com/blog/jeju-ai...

Figure 1 in the preliminary report showing photographs of the wreckage in Muan from various angles, including an aerial overview.

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Jan 27

Gibraltar Airport’s runway crosses the city’s main road.

Built during WWII, this setup works like a railway crossing, with traffic stopped for planes to land and take off.

It’s a rare but efficient design that connects Gibraltar to the UK.

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · Jan 27

SAS is the latest airline to introduce Starlink’s high-speed free inflight wi-fi. Coming to flights beginning in late 2025. #paxex

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Jan 27

When emergencies arise, just 0.005% of flights, pilots and controllers rely on precise protocols and teamwork to keep passengers safe.

Learn how they manage the unexpected in this weeks issue of Flightlines:

27: Squawk 7700

The most common general emergencies in commercial aviation and how pilots manage them to ensure a safe landing.

www.flightlines.co

Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Jan 26

Qatar Airways’ caviar service might sound like a risky move, but Oliver Ranson breaks down how it’s been carefully designed to drive demand across their network.

A bold idea turned into a winning strategy.

Qatar Airways's caviar strategy: a deep dive

The Gulf airline’s caviar service is a terrible idea, extremely well implemented

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Jan 20

Read more about the role of precision timing for pilots and the timepieces that made it possible in Flightlines 26:

https://buff.ly/40CNlbT

26: Aviation Timekeeping

The role of precision timing for pilots and the timepieces that made it possible.

www.flightlines.co

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Jan 20

In 1925, Longines introduced their Zulu Time watch - the first wristwatch to display a second time zone.

Its dial featured the Z flag, representing what pilots know as Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

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Flightlines @flightlines.bsky.social · Jan 20

May 1930: Amy Johnson became the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia.

Her 19-day, 11,000-mile journey was completed with a Longines.

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