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

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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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Examining over 100 years of flight automation and the history of the autopilot

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Even the most automated aircraft, such as the Airbus A350, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and the F-35 military jet, come with such instruments fitted as standard should an electrical failure affect the more modern cockpit display screens. These three levels of control are ascending in their level of aircraft control and capability.

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Skyryse conducts world’s first automated helicopter set-down using app

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This milestone marked the first time that such a feat has been achieved in a fully conforming, triply-redundant production aircraft without any backup conventional controls in the cockpit. With this latest development, the aircraft can now take off and land simply through the use of the SkyOS software installed in the cockpit.

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How Have Airliner Cockpits Evolved Over The Years?

Simple Flying

Cockpits - the area where pilots operate the plane - like other parts of an aircraft, have seen continuous improvement and transformation over the years. They have undergone significant changes in design, reflecting advancements in aviation technology, which have led to the streamlining of tasks alongside reducing workload.

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Heart Aerospace co-founder and CEO on what’s next for pioneering aircraft: video 

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AeroTime was given an up-close look at the X1 and a tour of its cabin and cockpit, as well as an opportunity to talk onsite with Heart Aerospace’s co-founder and CEO, Anders Forslund. Watch the video below to find out more.

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Former GlobalX CEO’s new US airline Zoom to operate E-Jets and Airbus A220s  

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We will home grow our cockpit crews,” Wegel wrote. Lilium announces order of 20 eVTOL aircraft from US startup airline UrbanLink Aviation Technology and Innovation by Miquel Ros 2024-05-07 The post Former GlobalX CEO’s new US airline Zoom to operate E-Jets and Airbus A220s appeared first on AeroTime.

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B-29 “Doc” Performance and Rides at Wings Over West Texas Airshow

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Ground and cockpit tours will be available when DOC is not flying at the air show, April 18-20. DOC will arrive at Dyess Air Force Base on Friday, April 18 for the air show and will be available for ground and cockpit tours during the show when the aircraft is not flying during the air show.

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