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Category: Flight Operations & Logistics

International Flight Planning: 9 Checks Before Departure

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International flight planning for pilots requires more than selecting a route and calculating fuel. Pilots and flight-operations teams must verify the route and applicable flight information regions, airspace restrictions, permits, airport requirements, aircraft and…Read article →

NOTAM Briefing: 7 Things Pilots Need to Check

Pilot reviewing a NOTAM briefing on a tablet with a business jet on the apron at sunset

A NOTAM briefing gives pilots and flight operations personnel access to time-sensitive aeronautical information that can affect a planned flight. Before departure, the briefing should be reviewed for route, airport, runway and taxiway, navigation…Read article →

Airport Database: 9 Things Pilots Should Check Before Flying

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An airport database helps pilots review the information needed to assess an airport before a flight. The most important checks are airport identity, location and elevation, runway characteristics, operating hours, aircraft compatibility, facilities, FBO…Read article →

Flight Planning: 9 Essential Steps for Pilots & Dispatchers

Flight planning steps for pilots and dispatchers

Flight planning is the process of evaluating the aircraft, route, airports, weather, NOTAMs, fuel, timing and operational requirements before departure. A practical flight-planning workflow typically involves nine steps: defining the mission, selecting airports and…Read article →

Flight Planning Software: 7 Features That Matter Most

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The best flight planning software should do more than display a route on a map. For pilots and flight operations teams, the most valuable capabilities include route planning, reliable airport data, weather information, NOTAMs, fuel…Read article →