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The controversial push for AI single-pilot ops: Airbus vs. Pilot associations

Aerotime

The association argued for keeping an additional set of eyes, ears and hands on the flight deck as a safeguard in high-workload situations or in case of crew incapacitation. Only after rigorous testing proved the safety of a two-person crew did ALPA agree to what is now the industry standard: two pilots on the flight deck.

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Review: Aer Lingus Business Class Airbus A321XLR (MSP-DUB)

One Mile at a Time

I had flown Aer Lingus’ Airbus A321LR business class back in 2019, and it has a very similar hard product to what you’ll find on the updated version of the jet (it’s essentially the same seats, but with updated tech). I’ve gotta say, I thought the flight was great overall. That being said, I wasn’t expecting anything revolutionary.

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Vueling Ground Staff Hold Bag Hostage, Force Pilot To Pay €60 Ransom

One Mile at a Time

As he walked down the jet bridge, François says his panic really set in — his suitcase contained everything, including his apartment and car keys. The lead flight attendant was reportedly stunned, and moved him to the first empty row, so they could talk calmly. He was about to fly home with almost nothing but his phone.

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know:   Part two   

Aerotime

In the previous installment of this two-part article , AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and cabin crew, to what is happening outside the aircraft, and from engine startup to taxi and take-off.

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SkyPeople sees trebling of students as it strives to plug global shortage of cabin crew

Aviation Bussiness News

Specialist UK cabin crew training firm SkyPeople Training has reported a trebling of students on its courses this year as the sector battles to make up for a huge shortfall in staff. The facility also provides training for existing cabin crew and pilots employed by passenger and cargo airlines worldwide.

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From Gliders to Jumbos: How Much Do Airplanes Cost?

Pilot Institute

Key Takeaways Gliders / Ultralights: $5,000 – $100,000 General Aviation Airplanes: $100,000 – $1,000,000 (New), $20,000 – $200,000 (Used) Small Private Jets / Single-Engine Turboprops: $2.2 Large Private Jets / Regional Jets: $10 million – $80 million Commercial Airliners: $80 million – over $400 million How Much Do Airplanes Cost?

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Icing, Systems, and Human Factors: Preliminary Findings on Voepass flight 2283

Fear of Landing

There were two flight crew, two cabin crew, and 58 passengers on board when the aircraft, an ATR 72-212A (ATR 72-500) departed Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport in Cascavel. Both pilots were very experienced, each with over 5,000 hours of flight experience.