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Learning how to fly the 747 (and you get a chance to win one)
Gabe and Sophia are back at Lufthansa Aviation Training this week, spending time learning how to fly the 747 and even the H145 helicopter. And since we’re in the 747, what better time to give away a LEGO 747 + Space Shuttle. Click through to the video to find out how you can enter to win!
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Is 2026 the year of the Humanoid?
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says it will add transponders to certain vehicles at La Guardia after the NTSB’s preliminary report noted the lack of transponders on the ARFF truck involved in the crash with a Jazz Aviation CRJ-900. And at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, humanoid robots could be handling your baggage this month as Japan Airlines looks for ways to address a worker shortage.
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Spirit Airlines preparing to shut down -WSJ
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations as negotiations with the US government for a $500 million rescue package falter. The airline is currently operating a normal schedule. Create an airline filter for Spirit using code “NKS” in Flightradar24.
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Southwest Airlines introduces “Independence One” livery
Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Southwest Airlines has unveiled a special livery to commemorate the US’ Semiquincentennial.
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Regular commercial flights between US and Venezuela restart
American Airlines relaunched the first regular commercial service between the United States and Venezuela with a flight between Miami and Caracas on 30 April. On 1 May, Venezuela’s Laser Airlines will operate to the US using a wet-leased GlobalX A320. These are the first commercial flights between the two countries since 2019.
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Welcoming our new CEO Andreas Schorling
This week, Andreas Schorling (pictured left) joined Flightradar24 as our new CEO. Fredrik Lindhal (center) will continue to help guide the company as a member of the board of directors. We’re excited for this next phase of our flight tracking journey. Thank you Fredrik and welcome Andreas!
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A Japan Airlines 777 lifting off from Helsinki.
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Will it, won’t it?
FedEx says it is ready to bring back the MD-11. The FAA hasn’t said anything. And a Kentucky congressman wants to ground the fleet permanently.
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Step-by-step instructions to build and set-up an ADS-B receiver
If you’ve been considering sharing flight data with Flightradar24, but have concerns it might be difficult, this video has step-by-step instructions for building and setting up a raspberry pi ADS-B receiver. And remember, sharing ADS-B data with us gets you a top tier Flightradar24 subscription!
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