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What are squawk codes used for?

You may have heard of the infamous squawk code 7500. Airliners transmit it when they are being hijacked, and is common amongst movies and…

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AvTalk Episode 50: AvTalk and the 747 turn 50

On this episode of AvTalk, we celebrate our 50th episode and the 50th anniversary of the Boeing 747. We discuss aviation’s role in ending…

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French ATC Strike to Affect Flights, 6-10 March

A multi-day strike by French air traffic controllers in the Brest and Bordeaux area control centers (ACC) will affect traffic in and around France…

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Squawking 7700—An Air Traffic Controller’s Perspective on In-flight Emergencies

Previously we interviewed Captain Ken Hoke to learn how pilots train for and manage in-flight emergencies. Today, on the International Day of the Air…

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