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If you've ever wondered where the ATC App gets its data from...
Today we're announcing the Enhanced Radar API. A few words on what this means. Background: at Enhanced Radar we operate a nationwide network of receivers to capture air traffic control audio. We process this data in real-time using our Y4 AI model. We use this data to...
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United 1854 has touched down safely! Runway 9 at IAH will is currently closed while the aircraft undergoes inspection.
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UA1854 reports “10-12 minutes of fuel.” They have requested immediate return to landing with no time to confirm the status of the reportedly undeployed gear.
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JUST IN: After low pass at Houston airport, Tower is receiving conflicting reports of UA1854 gear status. Some are reporting gear is still up and others are reporting gear down.
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DEVELOPING: United 1854 coming into IAH says they’re unable to deploy right gear and are on low fuel.
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The United 777 has taken off from SFO and is now preparing for the opening SF Fleet Week performance 🛫
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JUST IN: John Wayne Airport controller just reported a field security breach. Someone appears to have stolen a tug… 🤔
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JUST IN: 10min ago a Cessna 172 over northern New Jersey lost engine power and announced intentions to glide into Solberg Airport. Last position broadcasts from the aircraft show the plane nearing the runway at a low altitude. atc.com/s/vpf5tkYJ05Am
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“How the heck did you become a pilot?” Chicago controller and American pilot share a good moment on frequency…
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Something very mysterious happening at Ogden Airport, Utah. Even numbers appear to be missing or garbled from radio transmissions.
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JUST IN—Piper in LA area is preparing to do no-gear landing
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Replying to @theATCapp
@theATCapp still blows my mind I don’t understand half of what the 737 next to us is chatting to ground control about but can’t stop listening
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30 minutes ago: Wisconsin pilot drops skydivers over plane crash site to help with the rescue
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