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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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Smart Skies: How IoT is transforming aircraft maintenance and operations

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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 plus a masters degree in Blockchain. AeroTime is excited to welcome Christian Charalambous as a guest columnist.

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Impact of automation, AI, and emerging technologies on aviation career

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With the increasing number of air passengers and airlines adding further new routes in more areas, the aviation industry is facing a lack of aviation specialists. The aviation sector is digitalizing most of its processes to promote efficiency as well as profitability.

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Vertical’s VX4 prototype eVTOL aircraft achieves first tethered piloted flight

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Just over a week after Vertical Aerospace unveiled its new full-scale VX4 eVTOL prototype, the UK-based pioneer has confirmed that the aircraft has completed its first tethered piloted flight.

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

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SkyOS is designed to simplify and standardize flight for any aircraft (rotorcraft and fixed-wing), in theory making it easier for any pilot to fly any aircraft, and for anyone to become a pilot. It makes aviation less safe and makes the barrier to entry for new pilots way too high.

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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 goes supersonic for the first time 

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The aircraft took off from the Mojave Air and Space Port (MHV), California, at 8.22am local time on January 28, 2025, and headed towards a reserved airspace section over the Mojave Desert which had been previously approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the purpose of this test.

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Vertical Aerospace completes first phase of VX4 piloted flight tests

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The company’s VX4 eVTOL aircraft successfully completed the first phase of its piloted flight test program at the Vertical Flight Test Centre. The VX4 prototype undertook 20 piloted test sorties in this phase, covering 70 test points.

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