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The New Category Of Cockpit Incidents Where The Aircraft Does Exactly What Pilots Told It To
Automation surprise occurs when the plane acts unexpectedly, which can cause safety incidents and accidents.
Why The C-17 Globemaster Is Getting A Complete Digital Cockpit Overhaul To Fly Until 2075
The shift to a Modular Open Systems Architecture in the C-17's cockpit will enable faster upgrades and ensure long-term sustainability.
The New US Law That Killed Airbus' Single-Pilot Plan
The idea of reducing commercial aircraft flight decks from two pilots to one has been discussed for decades. So in this video, we take a look at why the United States has effectively ended the path toward single-pilot commercial flights, how the decision impacts Airbus' long-term plans, why European regulators reached the same conclusion, and what this means for the future of cockpit design.
The Real Product Boeing & Airbus Sell Airlines Isn't The Jet: It's The Cockpit
This guide details just how important cockpit design is to the success of any aircraft program.
Insanely Modern: Inside The Airbus A350’s Secret Room Below The Flight Deck
The secret space is not a lounge, but rather serves as a practical and critical role in aircraft operations.
The FAA's New Secondary Cockpit Door Debuted On A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737, But Most Planes Won't Get It
Southwest flew the first US flight with a secondary cockpit barrier. Most of the fleet won't get one for years.
5 Things Pilots Notice When Flying A Brand-New Aircraft For The Very First Time
Pilots notice more than just speed and performance when flying a new aircraft.
American Airlines Maintenance Technician Climbs Through Window After Pilots Locked Out Of Cockpit
An unusual issue delays push back.
United Airlines Flight Diverts After Passenger Makes “Multiple” Cockpit Breach Attempts
After the Russian speaking passenger made a commotion onboard, the Minneapolis bound flight was forced to divert to Madison.
Why Do Airbus And Boeing Jets Have Completely Different Cockpit Philosophies?
How can two competing manufacturers have such wildly different views of how a cockpit should work? Boeing and Airbus have proven just that.
The Commercial Aircraft In America With An Analog Cockpit
The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 famously features an analog cockpit.
Why Do Pilots Use The Term Zulu Time Instead Of UTC?
The language pilots speak on the radio is not jargon. Every word has a reason, and most of those reasons are more interesting than you might expect.
Why Did Airbus Build The A380's Cockpit On Its Own Deck?
From maximizing space to enhancing safety and performance, the A380's cockpit story is a testament to Airbus' forward-thinking design philosophy.
Why Did It Take So Long For The World's Largest Military Cargo Aircraft To Get A Glass Cockpit
Why the C-5 Galaxy lacked a glass cockpit for decades—exploring military priorities, design history, and its eventual digital upgrade to the C-5M.
Behind The Door: Airline Captain Reveals What Really Happens After Takeoff
Getting the plane in the air is just the start...
Inside The McDonnell Douglas MD-11's Flight Deck
The McDonnell Douglas MD-11's cockpit represented a pivotal moment in aviation history where analog transitioned into digital.
Airbus A380 Vs. Boeing 747: The 5 Major Differences In Pilot Cockpit Layouts
Both icons of the sky, the A380 and 747 have stark differences in the cockpit.
Why Do Airbus Aircraft Have Sidesticks & Boeing Aircraft Have Yokes?
A closer look at the duality of the modern cockpit.
Why Do Pilots Fear Turbulence Less Than Passengers Do?
The cockpit stays cool even when the cabin is rocking.
Glass Or No Glass? How The DC-10 & McDonnell Douglas MD-11’s Cockpits Are Different
DC-10 vs MD-11 cockpit: analog tri-crew vs digital two-pilot flight deck.