Aviation Weather, Flight Ops, News
A spate of weather-related incidents at an airport above the Arctic Circle prompted Norwegian authorities to order an analysis of past weather and predictions for the future.
One Sunday in February 2023 brought especially severe weather to the Arctic portion of Norway, with multiple flight crews reporting incidents as they flew aircraft through intense showers, strong winds, and icing around Tromsø Airport in Langnes, about 350 km (189 nm) above the Arctic Circle.
Flight Ops, In-depth Feature, Safety Culture
The effectiveness of voluntary safety reporting systems depends on the belief that reporting will produce…
Radar will replace visual separation in areas where airplanes and helicopters frequently share space.
A new concept in aircrew briefings has pilots talking about handling their most immediate risks.
