Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

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 systems continue to be fitted in many current today. Has automation gone too far?

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Weight-Shift-Control Cockpit Pilot Stability 306

AV Web

MARCH 6, 2025

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report on the fatal medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia on Jan. 31, revealing that the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) was not operational at the time of the crash and likely hadn’t captured audio for several years.

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Cockpit Instrument Meteorological Conditions Jet Air Traffic Control 66

Aerotime

APRIL 20, 2025

They made their way past Gedser and Warnemnde, and it was not unusual for the pilot to sit in an open cockpit while the passengers sat in the back, trying to keep warm at speed, a spokesperson for the Copenhagen Airport said on April 20, 2025. We have upgraded from field and mud to being among Europe’s most attractive airports.

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Runway Cockpit Jet Pilot 260

Aerotime

OCTOBER 21, 2024

On the eve of the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, United States (US), Textron Aviation has jumped in with a huge announcement, unveiling plans for the next-generation models of three Cessna Citation private jets. Plus, it has nearly 10% lower operating costs than its “closest competitors”.

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Jet Pilot Cockpit Weather 312

Aerotime

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In a significant milestone the electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Lilium has successfully powered on its first in-production Lilium Jet. Last week the Lilium Jet made its US debut at operator Galaxy FBO’s Houston William P. Last week the #Lilium #Jet made history with its U.S. Hobby Airport (HOU) hangar.

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Jet Cockpit Pilot Hangar 268

Aerotime

JANUARY 13, 2025

While most major carriers, including Jeju Air, Tway Air, Jin Air, Eastar Jet, Air Incheon, and Korean Air, were all found to have complied with maintenance protocols for systems including landing gear and engines, some had breached regulations.

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Cockpit Runway Jet Airlines 294

Aerotime

MARCH 28, 2025

The two thumps that signalled the beginning of the end of Alaska Airlines Flight 261 At 16:08, the cockpit voice recorder heard Captain Thompson saying, “I’m going to click it off. The MD-83 was a revised version of the popular DC-9, a rear-engined passenger jet with a distinctive T-tail design. You got it?

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Airlines Airline 278

Aerotime

MAY 14, 2024

The former CEO of Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) has named his new US airline Zoom and confirmed that it will launch using a fleet of E-Jets Ed Wegel, now the head of AVi8 Air Capital, announced in a LinkedIn post that Zoom will take flight using a fleet of Embraer E190 and E195 jets before eventually switching to Airbus A220 aircraft. “We

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Jet Airlines Airline Aviation Technology 258

Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

In 2023, after months of meticulous planning, the founder and CEO of Japanese business aircraft operator OpenSky, Shigeto Honda, took delivery of Japans first Pilatus PC-12 NGX turboprop and PC-24 jet. I can say we have the best aircraft in Japan… except perhaps the ultra-long-range jets, said Honda.

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Runway Payload Jet Knot 217

Aerotime

JUNE 13, 2024

Miquel Ros // AeroTime While it was the first time the German firm had showcased a complete full-scale mock-up of its revolutionary Lilium Jet, AeroTime was given the chance to offer its readers an exclusive view of the state and inner workings of this leading advanced air mobility project just a few days before the show.

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Jet Cockpit Pilot Airlines 294

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Deciding between a traditional round-dial cockpit and a modern glass cockpit can be a big deal for some pilots. Round-dials teach you hands-on skills, while glass cockpits use fancy technology to help you see what’s going on around you. Learning these differences will help you pick the right kind of cockpit for you.

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Cockpit Pilot Weather Primary Flight Display 52

Simple Flying

JANUARY 25, 2025

This young European manufacturer, with something to prove, had demonstrated its capabilities for building intercontinental aircraft when it introduced the Airbus A300 in the decades prior, a jet that, despite its shortcomings, introduced several innovations such as the two-pilot cockpit.

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Cockpit Jet Pilot 119

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 3, 2025

Built in 1958 by F+W Emmen in collaboration with de Havilland Switzerland, this two-seat jet trainer was one of 39 Vampire T.55 Operating under the Swiss serial U-1213, the Vampire served as a jet trainer until the early 1990s, logging approximately 2,500 flight hours before being retired. 11, and T-28 Trojan.

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Jet Cockpit Pilot 92

Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

While it may be common to find some very spartan instrumentation on an open cockpit biplane at the local fly-in, the level of complexity increases exponentially in turboprops and jet cockpits. Technically, even a cockpit lighting rheostat qualifies as avionics, but pilots typically associate the term with advanced technology.

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Cockpit Weight-Shift-Control Flight Deck Instrument Meteorological Conditions 40

Jetwhine

APRIL 2, 2025

Today, most transport category aircraft from Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer, and most major business jets produced by Cessna, Bombardier, Dassault, Gulfstream, and Honda are equipped with autothrottles. General aviation aircraft that use Garmins Autoland system, in fact, require Garmins autothrottles installed.

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Cockpit Thrust Airplanes General Aviation 52

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Only this autonomous vehicle had a cockpit and a pilot.

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Cockpit Jet Pilot 119

Aerotime

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In the wake of announcing plans for three next-generation Cessna Citation private jets at 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, Textron Aviation has now also confirmed the launch customer for one of the planes. The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 will be the largest Citation aircraft in the light jet segment.

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Cockpit Jet Pilot 286

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The F-16 Fighter pilot's view is one of the best among other fighter jets. The cockpit also features a high pilot position with a reclined seat that is 30 angle, accommodating taller pilots. The unique reclined seat offers better G-force tolerance and comfort, enhancing the unrestricted view and the fighter's overall performance.

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Cockpit Pilot Jet 111

Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

Cockpits will be open for visitors to explore classic aircraft, including MiG Fighter jets, a Grumman Tracker and a Huey Cobra helicopter gunship. Undeterred by the arrival of a cold and wet winter, the diehard volunteers at the HARS Museum have lined up another weekend of Tarmac Days between Friday, July 12 and Sunday, July 14.

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Cockpit Tarmac Jet 116

Aerotime

JULY 2, 2024

The Canadian flag carrier said on July 2, 2024, that initially the new aircraft will fly with a single economy class configuration before being fitted with the airline’s two-cabin standard for narrowbody jets. Air Canada will welcome eight brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft after completing an agreement with lessor, BOC Aviation.

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Flight Deck Cockpit Jet Airlines 300

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 24, 2025

Some rooms are hostel-style, with up to four beds each, while some have private accommodations, like Jumbo Stays famous cockpit suite. I did have a couple of cool aviation geek hotel experiences last year in Amsterdam, including staying at a hotel with a 747 out front , as well as staying in a 737 cockpit suite.

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Cockpit Jet Airlines Airline 108

Aerotime

JUNE 27, 2024

Delivery of new Boeing aircraft was stopped in May 2024, for the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to conduct a review of batteries used in the 25-hour cockpit voice recorder. According to ch-aviation.com, as of January 2024, there were 206 737 MAX jets waiting to be delivered to Chinese carriers.

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Clearance Cockpit Jet Airlines 294

Aerotime

JULY 18, 2024

There were four crew members and one passenger on board the cargo jet. However, in the absence of cockpit indications and other cues that would suggest the aircraft’s flyability was compromised, the take-off continued normally with normal gear retraction,” the report added. No injuries were reported.

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Pilot in Command Runway Cockpit Cargo 278

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 14, 2025

Photo by Gavin Conroy via Platinum Fighter Sales Service History and Role in Film With the advent of the jet age in the 1950s, Buchons became obsolete for front-line service but remained useful for operations in colonial territories, such as the Spanish Sahara. By late 1965, the Buchons were retired and placed into storage.

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Cockpit Airplanes Jet 111

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

With at least three pilots in the cockpit, youd think that someone wouldve picked up on something not being quite right. Based on the cockpit voice recorder, there were comments from pilots about being above the glide path, on the glide path, and below the glide path. Admittedly this latest incident is a bit different.

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Approach Knot Air Traffic Control Final Approach 104

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 23, 2024

Before I do so, a few things to note: I’m not listing my six favorite planes in absolute terms, but rather I want to list my plane preferences across the spectrum, from jumbo jets to regional jets; in other words, what’s my favorite regional jet, what’s my favorite mainline narrow body jet, etc.?

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Airplanes Jet Tail Cockpit 117

Aerotime

MAY 6, 2024

This sleek, futuristic-looking aircraft, called the Lilium Jet, will be able to carry five people (four passengers and a pilot) over distances of up to 175 kilometers (about 108.74 Borel added that Lilium is looking at many different cities as potential markets for the Lilium Jet. So, how much will it cost to buy a Lilium Jet?

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Jet Approach Cockpit Pilot 290

Aerotime

MAY 29, 2024

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) plans to introduce 12 new aircraft in 2024 comprised of four Airbus A330neos and eight Boeing 737-8 jets. Anticipation for the first arrival of Malaysian Airlines’ new fleet of A330neo aircraft is building with deliveries expected to begin in the third quarter of 2024.

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Airlines Airline Tail Cockpit 269

Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

According to EASA, “ground assistance, advanced cockpit design with workload alleviation means [and] pilot incapacitation detection” would be used to compensate for one less pilot during cruise flight. It could become the first stepping stone towards the realization of single pilot operations on commercial jets.

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Pilot Cockpit Flight Deck Cargo 328

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Tempest or GCAP fighter is planned to be armed with lasers, be a 'system-of-systems,' have a 'wearable cockpit,' and much more. GCAP is only concerned with the development of the manned fighter jet - unlike the US Air Force's counter part, NGAD, which also includes CCA or loyal wingman drones.

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Jet Cockpit 111

Simple Flying

JUNE 10, 2024

Several sixth-generation fighter jet projects are known to be in the works with major powers around the world. But as sixth-gen fighters are top-secret projects, and contractors themselves are still working out the details, few details are publicly known about them.

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Cockpit Jet 111

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The Cessna Citation M2 Gen 3 and Embraer Phenom 100EV are some of the most popular jets in the very light category. Designed to accommodate 4-5 passengers each, the two jets are equipped with comfortable cabins and high-tech cockpit systems that allow maximum efficiency, flexibility, and comfort to its customers.

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Jet Cockpit 97

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Every airliner has more seats in its flight deck than are needed for just two Pilots. Airliners have flying seats; each sits in front of various instruments and controls. They also have "jumpseats" placed behind the flying seats.

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Cockpit Flight Deck Pilot Airlines 105

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Advanced avionics and cockpit systems enable better control and situational awareness of pilots during night missions. Modern fighter aircraft are designed for air superiority during day and night missions and in all weather conditions. This article explores some of the most advanced fighter aircraft designed for night missions.

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Jet Cockpit Weather Pilot 105

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 6, 2025

Air traffic control loses patience with NetJets pilots This incident involves a Cessna Citation Latitude jet operated by NetJets, which is the largest private jet operator in the world. Let me emphasize that NetJets operates flights with two pilots in the cockpit, and its a reputable company, with many career pilots.

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AV Web

JULY 7, 2024

Had he investigated the cockpit of my ride, he might have noticed the ADSb capability, two electronic multi-function displays, the panel-mounted GPS backed up with an iPad using Foreflight driven by a Sentinel, and the rescue hand-held GPS in the glovebox. The idea of hanging a video camera on our struts or cockpits would have horrified us.

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Cockpit Airplanes VOR Transponder 75

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2025

Aircraft, especially smaller general aviation airplanes, come in various sizes and cockpit configurations. The design of military aircraft, particularly fighter jets, is more restrictive. Myth: Military Pilots Must Be Of Average Height Theres no perfect height for military pilots, even for those flying fighter jets.

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Pilot Cockpit Airplanes General Aviation 59