ATC separation

Midair Collision Explained: How Aircraft Avoid Collisions in Flight

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By Aeruxo — Licensed Flight Dispatcher | 15+ Years in Airline Operations The TCAS alert came through on ACARS as a post-flight report: “RA EVENT. FL350. CLIMB ISSUED. SEPARATION ACHIEVED.” The crew’s debrief note was three lines long. They had been cruising at 35,000 feet over the East China Sea when TCAS detected a conflicting … Read more

Wake Turbulence Explained: What It Is and How Aircraft Stay Safe

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By Aeruxo — Licensed Flight Dispatcher | 15+ Years in Airline Operations The crew reported it as a “severe jolt” that lasted approximately four seconds. They were 7 nautical miles behind an Airbus A380 on approach to the same runway—well outside the standard ATC separation minimum, or so the initial report suggested. What the investigation … Read more