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Insanely Modern: Inside The Airbus A350’s Secret Room Below The Flight Deck

Insanely Modern: Inside The Airbus A350’s Secret Room Below The Flight Deck

The secret space is not a lounge, but rather serves as a practical and critical role in aircraft operations.

Steven Walker 1 week ago
What Pilots Actually Do During A Transatlantic Flight Once The Autopilot Takes Over

What Pilots Actually Do During A Transatlantic Flight Once The Autopilot Takes Over

From filling out paperwork to maintaining communication and constantly checking the instruments, the pilots are kept bus...

Abid Habib 1 month ago
Why Do Airbus Aircraft Have Sidesticks & Boeing Aircraft Have Yokes?

Why Do Airbus Aircraft Have Sidesticks & Boeing Aircraft Have Yokes?

A closer look at the duality of the modern cockpit.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
The Last Commercial Jet In America With No Autopilot

The Last Commercial Jet In America With No Autopilot

Discover the last airliner with no automation in the cockpit.

Luke Diaz 5 months ago
Why The Boeing 777’s Flight Deck Saves Time & Money

Why The Boeing 777’s Flight Deck Saves Time & Money

Discover everything you need to know about the design of the 777 flight deck, and why great flight decks are essential.

Louis Hardiman 10 months ago
Why Did Airbus Build The A350 With Large Touchscreen Displays?

Why Did Airbus Build The A350 With Large Touchscreen Displays?

The Airbus A350's flight deck features large touchscreen displays as an option, allowing smooth information management i...

Peter Hanson 11 months ago
What Are Cockpit Jumpseats & Who Can Use Them?

What Are Cockpit Jumpseats & Who Can Use Them?

Riding the jumpseat is a privilege afforded to pilots and a choice list of other industry workers.

Jack Herstam 1 year ago
Examined: The Importance Of Choosing The Right Sunglasses As A Pilot

Examined: The Importance Of Choosing The Right Sunglasses As A Pilot

The practical reasons why sunglasses are important and which ones are the best for pilots.

Jack Herstam 1 year ago
How Do Pilots Pass The Time On Long Flights?

How Do Pilots Pass The Time On Long Flights?

What do pilots do while on long-haul flights?

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
The Symmetry Flight Deck: A Look Into Gulfstream's Signature Avionics System

The Symmetry Flight Deck: A Look Into Gulfstream's Signature Avionics System

The system is aimed at greater situational awareness and flight safety,

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Foul Ball: FAA Investigates Why A Rockies Team Member Was In The Cockpit Of A United Airlines Charter Flight

Foul Ball: FAA Investigates Why A Rockies Team Member Was In The Cockpit Of A United Airlines Charter Flight

The baseball team's hitting coach was sat in the captain's chair mid-flight.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
How Much (Or Little) Can Pilots See From The Cockpit When Taxiing?

How Much (Or Little) Can Pilots See From The Cockpit When Taxiing?

How much you can see depends on the plane you're flying.

Jack Herstam 2 years ago
Cockpit Buttons: How Do Pilots Remember Them All & Which Are The Most Important?

Cockpit Buttons: How Do Pilots Remember Them All & Which Are The Most Important?

Demystifying the buttons, switches, and knobs in an airliner's flight deck.

Jack Herstam 2 years ago
Boom Supersonic To Use Honeywell Anthem Integrated Flight Deck On Its Overture Aircraft

Boom Supersonic To Use Honeywell Anthem Integrated Flight Deck On Its Overture Aircraft

The supersonic aircraft is due to take its first flight by 2027.

Steven Walker 2 years ago
Alaksa Airlines Pilot Who Tried To Cut Engines Cleared Of Attempted Murder

Alaksa Airlines Pilot Who Tried To Cut Engines Cleared Of Attempted Murder

But the jury indicted him on endangerment charges.

Gaurav Joshi 2 years ago
Off Duty Pilot Faces 80+ Counts Of Attempted Murder After Alaska Airlines Incident

Off Duty Pilot Faces 80+ Counts Of Attempted Murder After Alaska Airlines Incident

The off-duty pilot remains in police custody following the incident, which took place onboard Alaska Airlines flight AS2...

Steven Walker 2 years ago
Alaska Airlines Embraer E175 Diverts After Cockpit Jumpseat Occupant Tries To Shut Down Engines

Alaska Airlines Embraer E175 Diverts After Cockpit Jumpseat Occupant Tries To Shut Down Engines

An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to divert after a jumpseat occupant attempted to shut down the engines of the Embra...

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
FAA To Require A Second Barrier For Flight Deck Protection

FAA To Require A Second Barrier For Flight Deck Protection

The second barrier will ensure that the flight deck is protected from intrusion.

Justin Foster 3 years ago
In Which Situations Can Pilots Leave The Cockpit Inflight?

In Which Situations Can Pilots Leave The Cockpit Inflight?

Pilots need breaks from the flight deck, but security and safety are paramount.

Ryan Goodwin 3 years ago
Indian Authorities Issue Show Cause Notices To Air India Leadership Following Flight Deck Violation

Indian Authorities Issue Show Cause Notices To Air India Leadership Following Flight Deck Violation

The show cause notice was issued by the aviator regulator DGCA.

Justin Foster 3 years ago