Preparing a big jet for descent, arrival, approach, and landing

For many passengers, descent feels like the relaxing part of the flight.
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Northrop To Develop E-2D Precision Approach Landing Capability

An E-2D lands on the USS Harry S Truman in August 2024. Credit: U.S. Navy The U.S. Navy and Northrop Grumman are starting a process to address one of the unique issues facing its E-2D Advanced Hawkeye ...

When in Doubt, a Pilot Should Always Go Around

If the pilot is behind the airplane-for example, forgetting to go through checklist items such as landing gear down-a ...
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London City Proposes Shallower Approach, Eyes Larger Narrowbodies

London City Airport (LCY), which is known for its steep 5.5-deg. approach, is looking to add a shallower 4.49 deg. approach, which could open the downtown airport to larger new-technology narrowbodies ...