The Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747 represent two of the most iconic widebody aircraft ever produced, each embodying distinct engineering philosophies that are evident starting in the cockpit. While ...

Modern airliner autopilots still require constant pilot inputs, monitoring, and oversight.

Most travelers probably didn't give much thought to the security of airliner cockpits before the 9/11 attacks, and since then it might seem odd to some that cockpit doors are often left wide open ...

FAA-certified for Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft, AerAware combines enhanced vision technology and wearable displays as ...

Today, the cockpit is a nightmare, with hundreds of instruments and displays all jockeying for the pilot's attention. Hundreds of hours of training are required to learn which dials or screens are ...

Pilots should practice identifying cockpit controls and circuit breakers by feel to prepare for emergencies such as smoke or darkness, as unfamiliarity can lead to dangerous disorientation. Circuit ...

Flight instructors can identify self-doubt and use targeted techniques to get learners back on track.

Israir now employs seven female pilots, representing around 10% of its operational pilot workforce, as the airline expands ...