Daniel Rondeau’s Post

Today we recognize the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller. The day celebrates those who work hard to keep air travel safe. About 100,000 flights around the world take off and land each day. With so many planes in the air, it’s amazing that flying by plane is as safe as it is. The safety of air travel is largely attributed to air traffic controllers. These professionals direct air traffic on the ground at airport runways and taxiways. Air traffic controllers also monitor and direct the movement of planes through airspace. #Amerijet #aircargo #airtrafficcontroller

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐰 𝟏𝟑 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭? 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. Airlines understand that even the smallest details can impact a passenger’s experience. One such detail? Triskaidekaphobia—the fear of the number 13. Since this number is viewed as unlucky in many cultures, some airlines choose to skip row 13 entirely, showing their sensitivity to passengers' superstitions and their commitment to a smooth, stress-free flight. In Europe, at least four airlines omit row 13, and in the U.S., the majority do the same. As long as passenger comfort remains a top priority, it’s unlikely we’ll see this "unlucky" row return. #livingaviation

Air New Zealand has faced a string of unusual incidents involving its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in recent months. From engine issues to weather-related challenges, these events have disrupted travel plans for numerous passengers and raised questions about the reliability of the aircraft type. >On July 29, 2024, Air New Zealand flight NZ946, bound for Rarotonga, made headlines when it was forced to return to Auckland after two unsuccessful landing attempts due to strong crosswinds. >Just weeks earlier, on July 4, 2024, Air New Zealand flight NZ81, en route to Hong Kong, had to turn back to Auckland due to a malfunctioning engine anti-ice system. > In February 2023, an Air New Zealand Boeing 787 flying from Auckland to New York made an unexpected return due to an undisclosed technical issue. Additionally, another 787 operating a flight to Chicago was forced to turn back due to a fuel usage discrepancy. While the aviation industry is inherently safe, the recurrence of these incidents raises questions about the reliability of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Air New Zealand, as well as Boeing, will undoubtedly be scrutinizing these events to identify any underlying issues and implement necessary corrective measures. #Airport #Airline #AirNewZealand #Boeing #B787 #AviationIndustry #AviationOasis https://lnkd.in/gD39VJWC

𝗜𝗻 𝟯𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀, 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝘁-𝗢𝘂𝘁 Passenger boarding bridges, or jetways or air bridges, are enclosed walkways connecting airport terminals directly to aircraft doors. 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: 𝟭. 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁: Jetways provide a sheltered environment, protecting passengers. 𝟮.𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Jetways eliminate the need to climb stairs, making boarding and disembarking easier. 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀: 𝟭.𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: Airports often charge landing fees based on the number of times airlines use jetways, adding to operational expenses. 𝟮.𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀: Repositioning jetways can take additional time. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: The decision to use jetways involves balancing cost efficiency for airlines and passenger convenience. Major airlines and larger airports often prioritize jetways, considering enhanced passenger experience, safety considerations, and potential operational benefits, especially at busy hubs. #aviation #airports #airlines #aircrafts

The Federal Aviation Administration is dropping $290 million to give Charlotte Douglas International Airport a shiny new runway, aiming to cut delays and make flying out of one of the world’s busiest airports a little less chaotic. With this fourth runway, Charlotte's gearing up to handle even more flights, because why stop at 700 flights a day when you can squeeze in a few more? Get the latest aviation news — straight to your inbox, weekly, for free ✈︎ flybuyer.com/subscribe #aviation #businessaviation #aviationnews #pilotlife

Have you checked our empty leg list recently? An empty leg can be booked as a charter for greatly reduced rates, as low as 50% of normal charter costs. It is estimated that one-third of private aircraft flights are empty: https://lnkd.in/dEpR63f #privatejet #businessjets

🤔 Efficient aircraft refuelling is critical - but did you know just how crucial it is? 🛫 Airlines, airports, passengers, and other key stakeholders benefit significantly from ensuring their into-plane service provision is fully streamlined and optimised. 💪 And, of course, the refuellers - the unsung heroes of the aviation industry dedicated to providing fast turnarounds that allow flight schedules to stay on track - rely on efficiency in their dedication to becoming the best. Below are some key facts that show just how vital efficient refuelling is. Read more about the daily life of ground handlers here: https://lnkd.in/eadZHG4G #Aviation #GroundHandlers #Refuellers #AirTravel #FuelEfficiency #AirportOperations #Airlines #Airports #Intoplane

💡 Aviation Word of The Day - CUTE: 🔹An abbreviation for 'Common Use Terminal Equipment' 🔹It refers to airport check-in and boarding systems that allow multiple airlines to share the same terminal facilities and infrastructure 🔹With CUTE, airlines can access common check-in counters, gate podiums, and boarding gates, streamlining airport operations and reducing costs 🔹Passengers benefit from CUTE systems by experiencing shorter wait times and more efficient check-in and boarding processes 🔹 Isn`t CUTE cute? #CUTE #AirportTechnology #Efficiency ✈️🖥️🛃

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I love simplicity and efficiency. If something can be done faster or easier, without jeopardizing quality, I think that should be considered. Which is why, whenever I travel by airplane, I question the boarding process of every airline I have flown on (Delta Air Lines , Allegiant, Spirit Airlines , Frontier Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and more) . Maybe someone in the airline industry can explain the reasoning, but the boarding process seems backyards to me. Airlines board first class or front seats first and then work their way to the back of the plane. This causes bottlenecks that seem to take forever to board the plane and seems very inefficient. Why do airlines not start boarding the rear seats first and work their way to the front? Fewer delays in the aisle, fewer people getting wacked in the face by purses and backpacks, fewer lines up the jet bridge, etc. My preference, even if I had a better seat, would be to load the plane as late as possible. With my long legs, I want to sit for the absolute minimum amount of time on a plane. Do you agree or disagree? #flying #airlines #airplane