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

Aerotime

A pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations and a master’s in Blockchain. The Air Line Pilots Association ( ALPA ) has been particularly vocal in its opposition.

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

Aerotime

Aviation is not short of contentious issues, but none seem to fire up passions quite like that of the implementation of single pilot commercial operations. The first is Extended Minimum-Crew Operations (eMCOs), the other Single-Pilot Operations (SiPOs). On the other hand, SiPOs are end-to-end single-pilot operations.

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Emirates entices pilots with improved benefits, higher salaries and better perks

Aerotime

These are just some of the “significant and exciting” changes that Emirates is making to its pilot recruitment program. These pilots will now have the opportunity to be fully trained to fly the airline’s all-wide-body fleet of 144 Boeing aircraft across its network. Learn more about the new packages, roles, and eligibility criteria!

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Elevate Your Journey: Key Steps to Find the Perfect Airline Fit

Flying Magazine

In the current hiring environment , we are fortunate to have options as pilots in this regard, because at certain industry low points there may only be one or two, or no carriers hiring at all. What about flying cargo around the world for FedEx or UPS? But what about the flight deck jumpseat? No big deal, right?”

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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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What are the Key Parts of a Plane?

WayMan

For anyone training to become a pilot or aviation technician, understanding the anatomy of an aircraft is one of the first essential steps. It houses the cockpit, passenger seats (if applicable), and any cargo space. Cockpit: Where Control Happens Cockpit, also known as the flight deck , is the nerve center of the airplane.

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Guest Post: The “Miracle on the Levée”

Fear of Landing

Neither plane had any chance of reaching an airport, but both had brilliant pilots who landed safely in a surprising place (Sully in a river, and Carlos on a muddy leve) and everyone survived. Captain Carlos Drdano In 1988, he was only 29, but with 13,410 flight hours, nearly 11,000 of them in command.