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Apr 2023
1h 55m

746 Live ATC Transmissions

Airplane Geeks
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Live ATC transmissions, FAA Acting Administrator stepping down, Airbus and Air France cleared in AF 447 accident, FAA on TAWS use, ADs for 747-8s and B-17s. 
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