Aero Insight

An unbiased, unsensational take on news items from the world of aviation. Views are my own not my employer!

[Aero Insight @AeroInsight]

Are we seeing a nervous airline board clutching at the only explanation which means they have any chance of staying in business? #7K9268

[Aero Insight @AeroInsight]

Far too soon for this level of certainty from the operator. Structural failure still a very real possibility. https://t.co/JjtqGiGvbN

[ReutersAerospaceNews @ReutersAero]

Russian airline rules out technical fault, pilot error in Egypt crash https://t.co/OTqnQDmCeZ #7K9268

[Aviation Safety Network (ASN) @AviationSafety]

Video shows moment an engine cowling separated from an Airbus A319 on takeoff from Santiago, Chile: https://t.co/AcK5WbC67L

[Aero Insight @AeroInsight]

I'm struggling to decide whether continuing the flight was brave, wise or crazy -assuming the crew were aware of the contact #QR778

[Aero Insight @AeroInsight]

More surely will come from this?! Suggestive of incorrect perf calc or extremely slow/late rotation! http://t.co/hrRrpZibxd

[Aero Insight @AeroInsight]

Yet again, the media obsessed with THE pilot! 3 pilots, one captain! Accuracy please! #ba2276 @jonostrower

[Aero Insight @AeroInsight]

Encouraging to see the cabin crew making sensible decisions re which doors to open in a frightening situation - veryprofessional #ba2276

[Aero Insight @AeroInsight]

An uncontainable fire is the worst nightmare for any pilot. Great to see robust safety procedures enforced well http://t.co/L7OiZJU8is

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Incredible photograph! https://t.co/x0HT9keYfH

[Eric @GoldboxATL]

#NationalAviationDay PHOTO OF THE DAY from #ATL @airlineguys @airlineguys @AirlineGeeks @vargasmoni @apoure25 #avgeek

[Aero Insight @AeroInsight]

I must agree that LGW are unparalleled when it comes to single runway ops - others could learn a lot from them! https://t.co/WOAfxyPsDF

[Ady Dolan @adydolan]

Incredible achievement by the guys at LGW. Insane amount of aircraft safely handled by the world's single runway pros
http://t.co/c074guqheO

[Aero Insight @AeroInsight]

Interesting step which reflects the direction of the economy #superfirstclass http://t.co/QLMndKmtq5

[Aero Insight @AeroInsight]

The psychology of why a crew might continue an unstable approach is fascinating - a key area for #humanfactors study https://t.co/l0iH7TmDKZ

[Aviation Safety Network (ASN) @AviationSafety]

NTSB: Unstabilized approach preceded Boeing 737 hard landing at LaGuardia http://t.co/tHaU3IoZ94

[Aero Insight @AeroInsight]

Great to see @UK_CAA being proactive about drone safety! Education is better than prosecution wherever possible! https://t.co/WjdTQR5Ugp

[UK Civil Aviation Authority @UK_CAA]

See our dronecode for guidance on how to fly #drones safely and legally. http://t.co/iEdlJL86vc #droneaware

[Aero Insight @AeroInsight]

Whoever the pilot whatever the aircraft it pays to always have options & know how much time you have to choose one! http://t.co/kQVc50Etqk

[Aero Insight @AeroInsight]

Pilot Flushed Bullets Down Aircraft Toilet surely focus should be on how his bag cleared security on departure!! http://t.co/AqVfMu0cIP

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Rushed shutdown drill or unusual dynamic of 3 pilots in the fltdck? Either way #humanfactors the last 'hole' in the Swiss cheese #TransAsia

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Tragic outcome apparently due to human error; mishandling an engine failure according to reports of #TransAsia ATR crash.

[Aero Insight @AeroInsight]

TransAsia Crash Pilot Turned Off Wrong Engine http://t.co/asGURBPQah

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RAF has grounded its first 2 airframes as a precaution

[Aero Insight @AeroInsight]

Reports of an incident in Seville involving an Airbus A400M. First incident involving the new type