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British Airways jet that caught fire before takeoff at McCarran to fly again

The British Airways Boeing 777 that aborted a takeoff at McCarran International Airport with 157 passengers and 13 crew members aboard in September will fly again.

A representative of the London-based airline said Wednesday that crews would be dispatched to McCarran and that work would begin "shortly" to repair the aircraft's hull to make it airworthy.

Noting that "safety is always British Airways' top priority," a company spokeswoman said in an email, "The airframe was inspected by a team of highly experienced engineers from Boeing who concluded that the damage was limited and suitable for repair.

"A team from Boeing will carry out the repair work, which will be certified to the same high standards as if the aircraft was brand new," she said.

She did not give a timetable for repairs or when the plane would be flown, but the work is expected to begin next month.

The company did not elaborate on the repair process or how much it would cost to fix the plane.

While the jet is parked at McCarran, British Airways is paying $375 a day in fees and by the end of 2015, the bill will reach about $31,000.

http://www.reviewjournal.com/business/british-airways-jet-caught-fire-takeoff-mccarran-fly-again

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From @usa_satcom
Tracking Aero Satcom "pings" for aircraft in pacific ocean region (POR) via VRS. Real time list of ICAO/reg.
https://twitter.com/usa_satcom/status/677884415700168704

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From @usa_satcom
Checking out #AirSpy #ADSBSpy today - really impressed compared to Kinetic SBS-3. Longer reach, more aircraft.
https://twitter.com/usa_satcom/status/675848400164655104

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With easyJet deal, FlightRadar24 may soar past rivals

Earlier this month, FlightRadar24, a site that monitors live air traffic, announced a milestone linkup with EasyJet. It will provide live flight-tracking within the airline's app.
EasyJet, Europe's second-largest budget carrier after Ryanair, is the world's first airline to deeply integrate live flight-tracking with FlightRadar24.
The deal highlights how airlines worldwide have not made true live flight-tracking a standard feature within airline-branded mobile apps. Travelers can get standard flight updates, but these are often not in real-tims. Delay alerts are themselves delayed.
So there's a huge market opportunity.
But the deal also prompts the question of how FlightRadar24 came to be one of the most dominant players in flight tracking.
Take a look at this Google Trends chart, which compares the search volumes among FlightAware, FlightRadar24, and FlightStats:

http://www.tnooz.com/article/with-easyjet-deal-flightradar24-may-soar-past-rivals/

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Aviation enthusiasts clean up around airport

Saturday 19th December 2015

A group of plane spotters were so disgusted with the state of some National Trust land next to Manchester Airport that they took it upon themselves to clean up the mess.

On Thursday, 17th December, five volunteers removed cans, bottles and rubbish from Southside - the piece of land next to the Airport Hotel which overlooks the runway.

Lee Calver said "It's a favourite viewing spot for aviation enthusiasts. We go there regularly and this litter is detrimental to wildlife and can also be a hazard to aircraft if blown on to the runway. We would like to keep going to this location and not be forced off by some idiots littering so took our our steps to clean up."

National trust rangers came along afterwards to remove the 13 bags of rubbish that were collected.

http://www.wilmslow.co.uk/news/article/12852/aviation-enthusiasts-clean-up-around-airport

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Take a look at this Google Trends chart, which compares the search volumes among FlightAware, FlightRadar24, FlightStats and RadarBox24

* Interest over time

* Regional interest

* Related searches

http://www.google.com/trends/explore?hl=en-US#q=FlightAware%2C%20FlightRadar24%2C%20FlightStats%2C%20RadarBox24%2C%20Plane%20Finder

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Air To Air Refueling Tracks - Scribble Maps

Typical Air Refueling Tracks

http://www.scribblemaps.com/maps/view/Air_To_Air_Refueling_Tracks/MLIny9ziyY

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But you saw it here first, 8 hours ago!

Important message for UK airspace users

Any UK airspace users expecting to fly this coming Thursday night are being told to be aware of the presence of a vintage flying sleigh travelling at high speed around the country.

The sleigh, described as performing 'high energy manoeuvres,' will be unable to comply with the normal rules of the air. Air crews are also recommended to be on alert when transiting areas with 'high concentrations of chimneys.'


Earlier this month, NATS released a video showing the behind the scenes work that goes into Santa's flight plan each year. With Christmas Eve now fast approaching, it's important for pilots and crews to be prepared.
http://nats.aero/blog/2015/12/behind-the-scenes-flight-planning-with-santa/

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas from NATS – safe flying!

http://nats.aero/blog/2015/12/important-message-for-uk-airspace-users/

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AirNav Friends Newsletter - December, 2015

Listen to over 35 air traffic control centers today

Dear Valued Airnav Customer,

Thank you for your support all these years. We are in the process of overhauling our business and products and we need your help.

Recently, we have just launched a new feature in our RB24 app - you can now hear the pilots' conversation with the flight controllers.

That's right, with a single click, you can now listen to any Air Traffic Controls (ATCs) across 20 countries.

To start listening, just go to www.radarbox24.com and click on the "LISTEN NOW" button at the right-hand side of the screen:

You can also select from a list of 35 ATCs at the bottom panel of the LISTEN NOW button.

Tell us what you think about it. We would love to hear from you.

Airnav CEO
Andre Brandao

PS: You may also let us know if you need any help with any existing products, or even general feedback. We will do our best to help and we appreciate your help to improve our products and services.

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You read it here first, 10 hours ago!

Indian military plane explodes in a fireball killing all ten on board after smashing into a wall minutes after take off from New Delhi airport

* The aircraft crashed after take-off from Indira Gandhi International airport

* The chartered, twin-engine plane exploded after smashing into a wall

* Plane was carrying technicians belonging to India's Border Security Force

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3369946/Three-dead-chartered-army-plane-crashes-India.html

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Plane Finder Christmas Annual Newsletter 2015

News, Thank You and Merry Christmas

Santa Tracking
Look out for Santa dodging air traffic in the Plane Finder apps from Christmas Eve
https://planefinder.net/flight/S4NTA2015
http://santafinder.co/

Plane Finder News

Plane Finder Coverage
2015 has seen huge worldwide coverage improvements for Plane Finder including real time FAA tracking data for the USA. We have big plans for even more coverage during 2016 so watch this space.

Plane Finder for iOS
During 2015 we've introduced split screen functionality and an Apple TV app – both technical firsts and available via FREE updates!

Plane Finder has also gone 'Universal' which means the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV versions are all included in a single Plane Finder app purchase. Plus there are still no hidden in app purchases, all our fantastic features are included FREE of charge - tell your friends! 

Plane Finder Looking Ahead
In 2016 we will continue to bring cutting edge features to iOS and to feature match our Android version shortly afterwards. We will continue to expand our MLAT and ADS-B tracking networks and we've also got a little hardware surprise in store for you too...

http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=604ac97bd41836e6b9d77e6da&id=b1535b3d10

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Flightaware MLAT stats now live

Hi everyone,

FlightAware is pleased to announce that we've just released a huge upgrade to our stats system that significantly improves our processing speed (faster stats and we can have nearly unlimited receivers now) and we now generate stats for MLAT flight tracking, both separately from ADS-B and totaled for rankings. Everyone's stats has been upgraded automatically although MLAT data processing only started in the last day. For more information on MLAT, please visit https://flightaware.com/adsb/mlat/

Now that we're on the new highly-scalable stats platform, we can focus on new features and other improvements to the stats program.

This project has been underway for months and involves a team of about four developers at FlightAware -- kudos to them!

https://discussions.flightaware.com/ads-b-flight-tracking-f21/mlat-stats-now-live-friday-december-18-2015-t36474.html

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Russian reconnaissance aircraft violates Ukrainian airspace

RUAF Tu-214R makes a test sortie from Kazan

UNIAN: Russian reconnaissance aircraft on December 21 flew along the Russian-Ukrainian border and violated the Ukrainian airspace over the Black Sea area, a journalist and an Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) veteran Vitaliy Lazebnyk wrote on Facebook.

The flight of the Russian reconnaissance aircraft Tu-214R is recorded by Flightradar24 online open service.

http://uatoday.tv/news/russian-reconnaissance-aircraft-violates-ukrainian-airspace-558632.html

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Deal Is Close That Would Shield Some Data on Flights

Group fears new navigation technology would make it possible for aviation enthusiasts, news media to routinely track flights across the U.S.

Business aviation groups and federal officials are close to agreement on ways to maintain the privacy of certain aircraft movements, despite air-traffic control upgrades that otherwise would make such information public.

The new tracking system, called ADS-B and part of a broader air-traffic control revamp incorporating satellite technology, will become mandatory by the end of the decade. It uses different signals and doesn't permit selective blocking of data by the Federal Aviation Administration.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/business-aviation-close-to-retaining-flight-privacy-protections-1450556265

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Ho ho ho! In many places it is already Christmas Eve! Santa has agreed again to be tracked!

http://santafinder.co 

https://planefinder.net/flight/SANTA2015

https://twitter.com/planefinder/status/679723324365271042
https://www.facebook.com/PlaneFinder/photos/a.272304122886672.64834.166271526823266/870039876446424