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Meet the Boeing Dreamlifter, one of the largest and most unusual-looking cargo planes in the world! It transports massive Boeing 787 Dreamliner parts between manufacturing facilities. Ever wondered where the crew sits on this giant? The cockpit is at the front, and the aircraft also has a separate crew rest area. ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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BREAKING A private jet reportedly overran the runway at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS) The incident prompted the FAA to halt flights bound for Las Vegas from airports across the western United States ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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🇮🇱🇦🇹🇬🇪 Following reports of a bomb threat onboard, the aircraft has been moved to an isolated stand at Sofia Airport Passengers are disembarking as the aircraft undergoes a comprehensive security inspection ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
BREAKING — Austrian Airlines Flight OS82 Declares Emergency Austrian Airlines flight OS82 from Tel Aviv to Vienna squawked 7700 and diverted to Sofia, Bulgaria Reports of a possible bomb threat onboard are being investigated The aircraft landed safely in Sofia ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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A Wizz Air flight Today from London to Ben Gurion Airport triggered an alert at Israel’s National Passenger Screening Center after the system flagged one of the pilots as unauthorized to enter Israel According to Dean Fisher, after checking with the airline, authorities cleared the flight to continue to Israel and are now investigating what caused the alert to appear in the system ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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United Airlines UA1900, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 flying from Seattle (SEA) to Newark (EWR), nearly diverted to Chicago (ORD) after a 69-year-old passenger became trapped inside a lavatory at 35,000 feet due to a malfunctioning door. After 15 minutes of unsuccessful attempts to free her, the crew prepared for an emergency landing. Fortunately, flight attendants managed to release the passenger during the descent, allowing the flight to continue to Newark, where medical personnel were waiting. ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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BREAKING AT TLV A U S Air Force aerial refueling tanker declared an emergency while approaching Ben Gurion Airport from the direction of Elad and landed safely All three crew members on board are safe Runway 972 News received multiple reports of aircraft circling at low altitude over and around the airport as air traffic control likely kept takeoffs and landings clear until the tanker landed safely Airport operations are expected to resume normal activity ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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Airbus is recommending inspections of 139 A330neo aircraft delivered between 2021 and May 2026 after a tool was discovered inside the horizontal tail structure of a jet during production. The issue involves both the A330-800neo and A330-900neo, with Airbus coordinating inspection procedures with EASA. Airbus says there is no immediate safety concern, and the discovery does not mean every aircraft is affected. A further update on the inspection plan is expected in mid-November. ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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American Airlines will launch its first-ever nonstop flights from Miami (MIA) to Barcelona, Venezuela (BLA), on January 15, 2027, operating three times weekly on Embraer E175 regional jets. The new route will make Barcelona American’s third Venezuelan destination, alongside Caracas and Maracaibo, bringing its network to 24 weekly departures. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale October 19 as American continues rebuilding its Venezuelan network. ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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On Friday morning, a Belavia Airbus A330-200 widebody aircraft landed at Ben Gurion Airport carrying more than 200 new immigrants from Belarus to Israel for the NAALE and SELA programs NAALE allows eligible teenagers from abroad to complete their high school education in Israel, while SELA helps eligible young immigrants prepare for further education and integration into Israeli society The widebody arrival is a rare sight, as Belavia typically operates smaller Airbus A320 aircraft on its flights to Israel 📸: arman.spotter ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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Saudi Arabia Two crew members killed in military helicopter crash near the Yemen border The Saudi National Guard AH-6i helicopter reportedly crashed in the Najran region of southwestern Saudi Arabia The cause of the crash remains unclear ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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✈️ Did you know the US Navy operates a military version of the Boeing 737 called the C-40A Clipper? The Navy’s fleet of 17 aircraft can carry up to 121 passengers, eight cargo pallets, or a combination of both, with a range of approximately 3,142 nautical miles. Introduced in 2001, these versatile aircraft transport sailors, military cargo, and critical supplies around the world! ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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JETEX VIP LOUNGE AT BEN GURION AIRPORT Jetex operates a 250-square-meter VIP lounge in Terminal 3’s duty-free area, near Chabad The lounge welcomes several hundred passengers daily, with premium seating, work areas, fast WiFi and charging stations Popular refreshments include fresh bourekas from Tel Aviv’s Levinsky Market, Israeli kosher wines from Recanati, Tzuba and Ohayon wineries, and Nespresso coffee Coffee consumption averages 1.5 cups per passenger, while Coke Zero is the lounge’s most popular soft drink Desserts are supplied daily by pastry chef Dudu Autmaseg A second, larger 370-square-meter Jetex lounge is expected to open in the coming months ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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Edelweiss Air flight WK34, an Airbus A340-300 (HB-JMC) bound for Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, was forced to return to Zurich (ZRH) after a cockpit warning indicated the landing gear doors were not closed. The crew circled at 8,000 feet for around 20 minutes to burn fuel before climbing to 22,000 feet to complete checklists. The aircraft landed safely on Runway 34 approximately 90 minutes after departure. No injuries were reported. ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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The FAA and NATCA (National Air Traffic Controllers Association, the union representing U.S. air traffic controllers) have reached an agreement granting controllers a 2.8% pay raise, effective October 18, 2026, retroactive to the start of the year The deal is tied to new workforce management reforms, including tracking controllers’ working hours The reforms aim to improve staffing levels, operational efficiency, and transfers between air traffic control facilities ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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Flydubai continues to cancel flights to Israel, this time extending the suspension until November 15. ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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UNSEEN IMAGES OF THE ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER’S AIRCRAFT EMERGE Never-before-seen photos of the Israeli Prime Minister’s aircraft have surfaced over the past week or two It remains unclear where the images originated, but they offer a rare glimpse into something the public has rarely seen before ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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FAA RESUMES FLIGHT DECK TRAINING FOR ATC Air traffic controllers will soon get the chance to experience life in the cockpit firsthand by flying in the jumpseat The program is expected to launch after Thanksgiving, giving controllers up to two flights per year _HEY ATC CONTROLLERS ARE YOU TAKING UP THIS OFFER OR ARE YOU HAPPY STAYING ON THE GROUND 😎_ ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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A Bombardier Challenger 604 operated by Triton Aviation declared a MAYDAY after its door detached shortly after takeoff from Abuja, Nigeria (ABV) The aircraft, registered T7-SEI, was climbing through 3,500 feet en route to Lagos when the crew turned back The jet landed safely on Runway 22 just 22 minutes after departure with all 9 people aboard uninjured Nigeria’s NSIB has recovered the detached door and launched an investigation into the incident ✈️ Runway 972: Boarding Pass to the Hottest Aviation Buzz 🌎 📲 Join our WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIYXshnXiIkCjS3aGM8ADA?mode=gi_t 📢 Follow our WhatsApp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqaS22UPBGblylOr3y
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Oct 18, 12:10 AM
