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Outer Fix A general term used within ATC to describe fixes in the terminal area, other than the final approach fix. Aircraft are normally cleared to these fixes by an Air Route Traffic Control Center or an Approach Control Facility. Aircraft are normally cleared from these fixes to the final approach fix or final approach course.

Increasingly volatile weather, driven largely by climate change, is leading to a rise in turbulence incidents around the world. Airlines and aircraft makers are rising to the challenge, implementing design innovations and procedural upgrades to keep operations smooth and safe. In this evolving landscape, minimizing turbulence isn’t just about comfort – it’s also essential for safety, scheduling, and passenger confidence. Turbulence won’t necessarily cause an aircraft to crash, but it does pose a safety risk to those onboard, such as passengers not belted into their seats who can be thrown into the ceiling or overhead bins. This can cause serious…

Frankfurt Airport Is On Track To Open Third Terminal In 2026 | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Jens Flottau August 21, 2025 Frankfurt’s Terminal 3 will have three piers and initial capacity for 19 million passengers. Credit: Fraport Approaching the new terminal, passengers might imagine that they could easily show up the next day to go to their gates, board their flights and fly away. The access roads and the big parking garage are essentially finished, and shuttle trains connecting the south terminal with the rest of the… Jens Flottau Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Jens is executive…

The numbers are in, and Boeing and Airbus met their overall monthly production targets for July 2025. Airbus continued to deliver more aircraft than Boeing, allowing it to continue extending its year-to-date lead in deliveries. At the same time, Boeing’s deliveries have recovered from the slump seen in 2024, but still have a way to go to fully recover to their pre-2019 numbers. July was a slow month for new buys, with Airbus receiving as many cancellations as orders. 2025 has seen a rebalancing of Airbus narrowbody orders, with a net decrease in A320neo orders as more airlines select the…

Budget Brief: Asia-Pacific Defense Growth Back On Track | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Craig Caffrey August 20, 2025 Credit: Australian Associated Press/Alamy/Aviation Week Network Between 2005 and 2020, global defense budget growth was primarily driven by the Asia-Pacific region. Through that period regional spending grew at an average rate of 4.9% in real terms compared to 0.5% in Europe and 1.2% in the U.S. Asian defense spending increased every year during this period… Craig Caffrey Craig works as a senior analyst on Aviation Week Network’s military and commercial forecast databases, specializing in military aircraft markets and……

Winglets are devices installed at the end of an aircraft’s wings. They have become a popular addition for most modern commercial aircraft as they greatly increase an aircraft’s efficiency. By reducing drag while maintaining lift, winglets can reduce fuel burn by 2-5%. However, not all Boeing 737s are fitted with winglets. Even some Next Generation examples don’t have them, as winglets were an optional extra that some airlines chose not to invest in to save weight and costs. Some pilots lovingly refer to these quirky jets as ‘straight-wingers’. In this article, you can learn more about the 737s without winglets,…

Israel Buys Xtend Drones In Boost To Ground Forces | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Robert Wall August 20, 2025 Credit: Xtend Israel’s Defense Ministry says it is buying drones from local provider Xtend to equip ground forces. The move, the government says, also aims to strengthen the country’s defense industrial base. Israel has disclosed a wave of contracts in recent months it says are aimed to strengthen domestic supply… Robert Wall Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe…

Earlier today, August 19, one passenger aboard a Volaris Airbus A320ceo pushing back from the gate to take off somehow managed to deploy the emergency evacuation slide. The motivation or exact details surrounding the incident are not yet clear, but the perpetrator appeared to be in police custody afterwards in Facebook posts online. Volaris was able to remedy the situation by ferrying a replacement A320neo in to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and getting the passengers to Guadalajara’s Don Miguel Hidalgo & Costilla International (GDL), albeit behind schedule. A Bad Day At Sky Harbor Photo: Robin Guess | Shutterstock…

Congress just approved $12.5 billion for rebuilding the national air traffic control system. It’s a down payment on what may cost over $31 billion to complete. While the initial funding is an excellent move toward modernization and addressing staffing shortages, it’s only the first step and will require more political willpower to push through.The New York Times recently accused the private aviation industry of not paying its “fair share” into the system, which was promptly debunked by the NBAA. The argument for or against privatization shouldn’t be based on sensationalized headlines, but rather a rational, fact-based discussion.As a former Part…

Hold Procedure A predetermined maneuver which keeps aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance from air traffic control. Also used during ground operations to keep aircraft within a specified area or at a specified point while awaiting further clearance from air traffic control.