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

Aerotime

The association argued for keeping an additional set of eyes, ears and hands on the flight deck as a safeguard in high-workload situations or in case of crew incapacitation. Only after rigorous testing proved the safety of a two-person crew did ALPA agree to what is now the industry standard: two pilots on the flight deck.

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

Aerotime

Interested pilots who would like to learn more about the various Emirates flight deck roles can find more information on entry requirements here. First Officers Emirates is offering enhanced salary packages for First Officers with experience of over 4,000 flying hours on modern fly-by-wire Airbus or Boeing aircraft.

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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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SkyPeople sees trebling of students as it strives to plug global shortage of cabin crew

Aviation Bussiness News

Specialist UK cabin crew training firm SkyPeople Training has reported a trebling of students on its courses this year as the sector battles to make up for a huge shortfall in staff. The facility also provides training for existing cabin crew and pilots employed by passenger and cargo airlines worldwide.

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From Gliders to Jumbos: How Much Do Airplanes Cost?

Pilot Institute

Regional Jet Cost Breakdown Large Private Jets : $10 million – $80 million+ Regional Jets : $10 million – $60 million+ Airliner Price Commercial airliners are large aircraft used by airlines to transport passengers and cargo on a large scale.

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Charting Your Course: Complete Guide to Airline Pilot Cadet Programs

Pilot Job Central

Larger flight schools have dispatch systems that, while mostly not similar, still get pilots exposure to working within a dispatch environment. Airline operations stress teamwork between flight crew, cabin crew, and available external resources. Class dates are assigned in order of seniority from the list.

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Rotation Gone Wrong: The Critical Error Behind LATAM’s Milan Tail Strike

Fear of Landing

Zero Fuel Weight : 219,460 kg Take-off Weight : 328,425 kg Fuel in Tanks : 109,625 kg There were 15 crew, three pilots and twelve cabin crew. Then 383 passengers boarded for the flight, making for a total of 398 people on board. The crew gives the final fuel figures to the load controller.

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