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FAA begins probe after United and Delta jets draw near on runway approach

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun an investigation into a midair incident involving a United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER and a Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300. On approach the United Airlines aircraft was assigned runway 07R and the Delta jet was given clearance to land on runway 08.

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

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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. In his columns, he explores modern challenges and innovative technologies that shape the future of flight.

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US judge jails American Airlines PAX who tried to open exit door midflight

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An American Airlines passenger has been sentenced to 19 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to interfering with flight crew members and flight attendants. Audio between the aircraft pilot and air traffic control also revealed that the convict attempted to enter the flight deck.

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Close Call On Chicago Runway, As Southwest Pilots Save The Day

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On the climb out, one of the Southwest pilots can be heard asking the air traffic controller how did that happen? The controller doesnt respond to that, but advises the Southwest flight to switch frequencies (which is fair, since the priority is on safety, and everything else can be discussed later).

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NTSB finds interruptions and multitasking to be cause of near-collision at JFK

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has found that interruptions and multitasking led to distractions that resulted in a near-collision incident between a Delta Air Lines and American Airlines aircraft at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) in New York earlier last year.

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35 years ago: How a United Airlines crew landed an ‘unflyable’ DC-10

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A violent and destructive engine failure on the aircraft, one of United Airlines ’ McDonnell Douglas DC-10s, caused the loss of all standard flight controls through the fracture of all three hydraulic syst ems on the aircraft. While fatalities resulted, the majority of those onboard survived.

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Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft?

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is one of the simplest and best known federal aviation regulations, and it clearly defines the most essential job as a pilot: to be the boss for the entire flight. Consider the amazing picture below, taken on the flight deck of a Boeing 314 flying boat over 80 years ago.