Chris Smith

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Aviation author and commercial pilot based in the UK, with close to twenty years in the industry.

Is The Industry Serious About Pilot’s Mental Health?

Eight years after the tragic loss of Germanwings flight t4U9525. Today we ask: has the industry learned anything about the

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Why Is The NOTAM System Broken?

On January 11, the skies over the US fell eerily quiet. The lead-up to the airspace closure was very much

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Loganair Acquires London Heathrow Slots

Scottish regional carrier Loganair has announced plans for further expansion at London Heathrow Airport.

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Schiphol ATC Implements Time-based Approach Separation

Navigation Service Provider LVNL rolled out a new time-based landing system at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

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20 Years On—What Made Jet2 So Successful?

Few would have predicted in 2003 that Jet2 would become the success story that it is today.

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Ethiopian Airlines Poised to Connect Malta to the US

Talks are underway to allow Ethiopian Airlines to fly from Addis Ababa to the United States via Malta.

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Michigan Charity Inspires Future Pilots

As the airline industry stares at a looming staff crisis in the years ahead, a not-for-profit organization in Michigan has

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A Pilot’s View: Overflying The Himalayas

There are very few routes that allow aircraft to fly over the Himalayan mountain range. Join Capt. Smith on one

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BA Euroflyer Receives Air Operator’s Certificate

BA Euroflyer is the airline's latest attempt at making its short-haul operation at London Gatwick (LGW) viable.

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SAS Sends First A350 to Storage

SAS has decided to mothball one of today's most efficient long-haul aircraft, the A350.

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