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The push to privatize US air traffic control has returned—this time with real momentum.
Could it actually happen?
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Could it actually happen?
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March 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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...
Could it actually happen?
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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.
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.
February 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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.
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.
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.
Runways 05/23 and 06/24 are closed as investigators look into the cause.
The investigation is focused on weather and possible mechanical issues.
February 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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.
Runways 05/23 and 06/24 are closed as investigators look into the cause.
The investigation is focused on weather and possible mechanical issues.
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.
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.
February 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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.
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.
Air Canada has live exterior cameras on their A321s.
Learn something new every day…
Learn something new every day…
February 3, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Air Canada has live exterior cameras on their A321s.
Learn something new every day…
Learn something new every day…
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.
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.
January 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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.
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.
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).
Its dial featured the Z flag, representing what pilots know as Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
January 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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).
Its dial featured the Z flag, representing what pilots know as Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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.
Her 19-day, 11,000-mile journey was completed with a Longines.
January 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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.
Her 19-day, 11,000-mile journey was completed with a Longines.
Four years later, Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon achieved another first: a non-stop transpacific flight.
Their 41-hour, 5,500-mile journey from Japan to Washington State relied on Longines timekeeping.
Their 41-hour, 5,500-mile journey from Japan to Washington State relied on Longines timekeeping.
January 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Four years later, Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon achieved another first: a non-stop transpacific flight.
Their 41-hour, 5,500-mile journey from Japan to Washington State relied on Longines timekeeping.
Their 41-hour, 5,500-mile journey from Japan to Washington State relied on Longines timekeeping.
In 1927, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis carried a Longines chronograph across the Atlantic.
His successful flight marked just the beginning of Longines' partnership with aviation pioneers.
His successful flight marked just the beginning of Longines' partnership with aviation pioneers.
January 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
In 1927, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis carried a Longines chronograph across the Atlantic.
His successful flight marked just the beginning of Longines' partnership with aviation pioneers.
His successful flight marked just the beginning of Longines' partnership with aviation pioneers.
Today, these space-tested chronographs help collectors reconnect with aviation's golden age.
January 20, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Today, these space-tested chronographs help collectors reconnect with aviation's golden age.
In 1962, a Breitling Navitimer accompanied Aurora 7 into orbit.
January 20, 2025 at 1:52 AM
In 1962, a Breitling Navitimer accompanied Aurora 7 into orbit.
The Cartier Santos watch was created out of necessity.
Early aircraft required both hands to fly. Checking a pocket watch impractical.
Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont asked Louis Cartier to create the world's first pilot wristwatch in 1904.
Early aircraft required both hands to fly. Checking a pocket watch impractical.
Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont asked Louis Cartier to create the world's first pilot wristwatch in 1904.
January 20, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The Cartier Santos watch was created out of necessity.
Early aircraft required both hands to fly. Checking a pocket watch impractical.
Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont asked Louis Cartier to create the world's first pilot wristwatch in 1904.
Early aircraft required both hands to fly. Checking a pocket watch impractical.
Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont asked Louis Cartier to create the world's first pilot wristwatch in 1904.
What’s an airport that left an impression on you recently?
December 30, 2024 at 7:16 AM
What’s an airport that left an impression on you recently?
McMurdo Station, the main base for the United States Antarctic Program, relies on an alternate landing site for operations when weather makes the primary runway too dangerous.
Several times each summer, storms or thick fog force flights to divert to the Williams Field Skiway.
Several times each summer, storms or thick fog force flights to divert to the Williams Field Skiway.
December 19, 2024 at 10:43 PM
McMurdo Station, the main base for the United States Antarctic Program, relies on an alternate landing site for operations when weather makes the primary runway too dangerous.
Several times each summer, storms or thick fog force flights to divert to the Williams Field Skiway.
Several times each summer, storms or thick fog force flights to divert to the Williams Field Skiway.
Chinese airlines have surpassed 700 million passenger trips this year.
The highest ever in the history of China's civil aviation, per the CAAC.
The highest ever in the history of China's civil aviation, per the CAAC.
December 18, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Chinese airlines have surpassed 700 million passenger trips this year.
The highest ever in the history of China's civil aviation, per the CAAC.
The highest ever in the history of China's civil aviation, per the CAAC.
Korean Air trims its Seoul–San Francisco route for summer 2025, scaling back to 7 weekly flights (down from 10).
The 777-300ER will still serve the route.
The 777-300ER will still serve the route.
December 18, 2024 at 4:51 AM
Korean Air trims its Seoul–San Francisco route for summer 2025, scaling back to 7 weekly flights (down from 10).
The 777-300ER will still serve the route.
The 777-300ER will still serve the route.
Istanbul connects over 48M international passengers every year.
Ranked #12 in our Top 25 Cities, its new airport is a marvel of scale and design, symbolizing Turkey’s growing role in global aviation.
What’s your experience flying through #Istanbul?
Ranked #12 in our Top 25 Cities, its new airport is a marvel of scale and design, symbolizing Turkey’s growing role in global aviation.
What’s your experience flying through #Istanbul?
December 14, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Istanbul connects over 48M international passengers every year.
Ranked #12 in our Top 25 Cities, its new airport is a marvel of scale and design, symbolizing Turkey’s growing role in global aviation.
What’s your experience flying through #Istanbul?
Ranked #12 in our Top 25 Cities, its new airport is a marvel of scale and design, symbolizing Turkey’s growing role in global aviation.
What’s your experience flying through #Istanbul?
Transparency and critical thinking are important. We need clear communication from authorities and a public willing to question sensational claims.
Let’s replace the chaos with clarity. #dronegate #dronefever
Thank you for listening.
Let’s replace the chaos with clarity. #dronegate #dronefever
Thank you for listening.
December 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Transparency and critical thinking are important. We need clear communication from authorities and a public willing to question sensational claims.
Let’s replace the chaos with clarity. #dronegate #dronefever
Thank you for listening.
Let’s replace the chaos with clarity. #dronegate #dronefever
Thank you for listening.
The result is a cycle of fear and speculation.
Public anxiety pressures authorities, while vague answers drive conspiracy theories.
Public anxiety pressures authorities, while vague answers drive conspiracy theories.
December 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM
The result is a cycle of fear and speculation.
Public anxiety pressures authorities, while vague answers drive conspiracy theories.
Public anxiety pressures authorities, while vague answers drive conspiracy theories.
Meanwhile, heavily monitored airspaces like New Jersey make true unidentified activity unlikely.
Most "mystery drones" probably have logical explanations, but these don’t go viral.
Most "mystery drones" probably have logical explanations, but these don’t go viral.
December 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Meanwhile, heavily monitored airspaces like New Jersey make true unidentified activity unlikely.
Most "mystery drones" probably have logical explanations, but these don’t go viral.
Most "mystery drones" probably have logical explanations, but these don’t go viral.
Government responses often seem vague or overly cautious.
Whether due to lack of information or security concerns, this fuels speculation.
Silence breeds suspicion.
Whether due to lack of information or security concerns, this fuels speculation.
Silence breeds suspicion.
December 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Government responses often seem vague or overly cautious.
Whether due to lack of information or security concerns, this fuels speculation.
Silence breeds suspicion.
Whether due to lack of information or security concerns, this fuels speculation.
Silence breeds suspicion.
The hysteria starts with unusual sightings.
A drone, a plane, or something atmospheric, uncertainty feeds imagination.
Without immediate answers, the narrative grows.
A drone, a plane, or something atmospheric, uncertainty feeds imagination.
Without immediate answers, the narrative grows.
December 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM
The hysteria starts with unusual sightings.
A drone, a plane, or something atmospheric, uncertainty feeds imagination.
Without immediate answers, the narrative grows.
A drone, a plane, or something atmospheric, uncertainty feeds imagination.
Without immediate answers, the narrative grows.
Our thoughts on #dronegate #dronefever:
What’s fueling the hysteria?
A mix of mass unconfirmed speculation, government caginess, and plenty of ordinary explanations for things seen in the sky.
Here’s how this chaos unfolds. A 🧵/
What’s fueling the hysteria?
A mix of mass unconfirmed speculation, government caginess, and plenty of ordinary explanations for things seen in the sky.
Here’s how this chaos unfolds. A 🧵/
December 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Our thoughts on #dronegate #dronefever:
What’s fueling the hysteria?
A mix of mass unconfirmed speculation, government caginess, and plenty of ordinary explanations for things seen in the sky.
Here’s how this chaos unfolds. A 🧵/
What’s fueling the hysteria?
A mix of mass unconfirmed speculation, government caginess, and plenty of ordinary explanations for things seen in the sky.
Here’s how this chaos unfolds. A 🧵/
Ranked #3 in our Top 25 Cities, #Tokyo moves over 52M international passengers annually with an efficiency that feels almost invisible.
What’s your experience flying through Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND)?
What’s your experience flying through Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND)?
December 13, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Ranked #3 in our Top 25 Cities, #Tokyo moves over 52M international passengers annually with an efficiency that feels almost invisible.
What’s your experience flying through Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND)?
What’s your experience flying through Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND)?