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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. The Air Line Pilots Association ( ALPA ) has been particularly vocal in its opposition.

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Lithuania releases interim report into DHL cargo crash, confirms human error

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One pilot died, while another pilot and two passengers sustained serious injuries. Moreover, the situation was worsened by communication issues between the crew and air traffic control. After 43 seconds, Vilnius air traffic control reached out to the crew. The aircraft was completely destroyed.

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US DOT Confirms Air Traffic Control Overhaul Plan To Be Announced Next Week

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The new United States Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, is moving forward with a clear priority of modernizing the United States air traffic control system.

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Close Call At Phoenix Airport, As Air Traffic Controller Saves The Day

One Mile at a Time

Air traffic controllers have incredibly stressful jobs, and a vast majority of them are true professionals. The Southwest pilot confirmed that they had the other traffic in sight. A short while later, the Southwest pilots were given the instructions that they were expecting, to turn left for final.

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Pilot Hits On Air Traffic Controller, Gets Rejected: “Sir, I’m Married”

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As an aviation geek,I love listening to air traffic control audio, and always enjoy the VASAviation YouTube channel, which does a great job coveringnoteworthy air traffic control interactions. However, there seems to be a super friendly female controller at New York Center. Controller: Yeah?

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Air traffic controller suspended after planes almost collide at Mumbai Airport

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[link] pic.twitter.com/O1ccRpJn39 — Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) June 9, 2024 An IndiGo spokesperson told the Times of India that the IndiGo flight from Indore was given a landing clearance by the air traffic control tower.

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Listening In: 5 Air Traffic Control Clearances You Might Not Know or Understand

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Air traffic controllers are responsible for giving pilots clearances within controlled airspace. Controllers and pilots train for years to learn the common language of aviation: clearances. Let's talk about five clearances and what they mean.