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How does the ILS (Instrument Landing System) work? Explained by CAPTAIN JOE : Video

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ILS systems work by sending two beams able to be picked up by aircrafts radios and instrumentation that guide the aircraft down to a safe landing spot in the runway one guides you down on the altitude to the runway in a sort of slope (that’s why it’s called a GLIDESLOPE) and the other guides you into the centreline of a runway from the moment that you hear a pilot say LOCALIZER ALIVE the system is guiding him into the extended centreline of the runway. This is done by a needle on the bottom of the horizontal indicator on the PFD for modern, electronic commercial airliners. And for others it’s done by mechanical gauges.

The GLIDESLOPE works with the same principle, except it shows that needle on the vertical side of the artificial horizon. If you’re to low the needle will tell you by moving up, telling you to climb and if you’re too high it will move down telling you to descend. Aircraft capable of auto land can use the autopilot to interpret this information and make much better adjustments than the pilots can. This is why the auto land is only used in certain conditions that the pilots couldn’t control the plane safely in. I.E- low visibility.

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Boeing Faces New Setbacks as 777X Delays Extend and scraps B767-300F

Boeing’s challenges continue as employees halted production due to a strike, creating new obstacles for delivering aircraft to customers. The company now faces financial losses from delays in the delivery of its boeing 777x aircraft.

Boeing recently announced that the new delivery date for the 777-9 will be in 2026, with the freighter variant scheduled for 2028. This news has been frustrating for airlines that have committed to and are waiting for the aircraft.

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The Boeing 777X program, which began in early 2019, was initially delayed to 2021 due to COVID-19 disruptions. Subsequent issues, including defects found during testing, have placed the program under scrutiny by the FAA, which insists on the aircraft meeting all safety standards before entering service. Boeing is now facing pressure from both airlines and investors.

Boeing 777x Delay

New Commercial Airplanes expects to incur pre-tax charges of $3.0 billion related to the Boeing 777X and 767 programs.

The company forecasts a $2.6 billion pre-tax charge due to the updated timeline, which accounts for delays in flight testing for the 777-9 and the impact of the IAM (International Association of Machinists) work stoppage. The first 777-9 delivery is now expected in 2026, with the 777-8 freighter following in 2028.

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In addition, Boeing plans to conclude production of the 767 freighter, resulting in a $0.4 billion pre-tax charge. From 2027 onwards, the company will solely produce the 767-2C aircraft for the KC-46A Tanker program.

In August 2024, Boeing grounded its 777X test fleet after detecting a failure in a key engine mounting structure during a routine inspection. The new boeing 777x, powered by the GE9X engine, is the world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine jet, but this issue has caused further setbacks.

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Meanwhile, the Airbus A350 continues to secure new orders from airlines, becoming a strong competitor in the wide-body aircraft segment. While the a350 vs b777 offer similar ranges, the 777X is designed to carry a heavier payload.

In other developments, Boeing has hinted at starting production of a new mid-sized aircraft, the Boeing 797, which would likely compete with the Airbus A321 XLR.