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

Aerotime

At the forefront of this technological push is European aerospace conglomerate Airbus, whose efforts to develop AI-driven cockpit technology have sparked intense opposition from pilot associations worldwide. And bear in mind, if you go to a one-man cockpit, you might as well go to a zero-man cockpit.”

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FAA Part 121 vs. 135: Airline Operation Rules Explained

Pilot's Life Blog

These operators must hold specific certificates, follow strict maintenance and safety standards, employ two‑pilot crews, and use dispatch systems to oversee each flight. FAA Part 135 covers on‑demand services like charters, air taxis, cargo, and commuter ops with fewer than 30 seats or under 7,500 lbs.

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The A350F – shaping the future of airfreight: Q&A with Oliver von Tronchin, Airbus

Aviation Bussiness News

Airbus has played, and continues to play, an active role within the air cargo market as the overall demand for air freight remains high. As such, Airbus’ freighter offering is complete, catering for all cargo segments. Air France-KLM has confirmed orders for four A350Fs.

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What are the Key Parts of a Plane?

WayMan

These include: Fuselage Wings Cockpit Engine Propeller (in some aircraft) Tail Assembly (Empennage) Landing Gear Understanding how these parts interact is essential to grasping the basics of aerodynamicsand its one of the first steps in becoming a safe and informed pilot. Its also the anchor point to which the wings and tail are attached.

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Airlines and Pilots Don’t See Eye to Eye on Autonomous Flights

Flying Magazine

Former FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker in September reiterated a long-standing agency commitment: Two pilots must always be on the flight deck during routine commercial flight operations. Not Everybody Agrees Rose predicted cargo airlines will be the first adopters of autonomy. These will be our first operations.

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PMDG DC-6 Cloudmaster Provides Radial Engine Thrill

Flying Magazine

At $69.99, the DC-6 is one of the most expensive aircraft available in-sim, but like other aircraft in the same pricing tier, it offers a level of systems modeling that can take you from radial engine neophyte to feeling confident enough to step onto the flight deck of a real DC-6 to help out someday. One can dream and prepare, right?

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Single pilot operations: the aircraft evolution that fires up aviation debate

Aerotime

According to EASA, “ground assistance, advanced cockpit design with workload alleviation means [and] pilot incapacitation detection” would be used to compensate for one less pilot during cruise flight. Pilots can thus achieve a better balance between working and resting time on long-range flights,” the European planemaker claimed.