pilots
Reckless American 777 Pilots Refuse NTSB Interviews
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) does a great job making our skies as safe as possible, by investigating every accident and near accident, so that similar incidents can be avoided in the future. Well, as noted by @RossFeinstein, the American Airlines pilots who recently nearly caused an accident are refusing to cooperate, and the …
Smart technology to help pilots
For example, products like Switchbox and Hangarbot take advantage of cellular connectivity and enable pilots to start engine preheating remotely. For many, it means no more driving to the airport hours before a flight and having to wait for the engine’s temperature to reach a desired level. The engine preheating process is fully controlled through …
Aviation company debuts new helmet technology for military pilots | WDHN
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — An aviation company is giving military officials a glimpse of the future. As part of their continuation with the military Elbit Systems of America, they have revealed their newest solution to Army aviation. It’s the next evolution of technology, a high tech helmet that will allow the military to see through …
TSA pilots self-service checkpoint technology at DCA, US
TSA has launched a self-service technology at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, US. Credit: TSA. Sign up here for GlobalData’s free bi-weekly Covid-19 report on the latest information your industry needs to know. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the US has piloted a touchless self-service technology that matches a passenger’s live photo with the …
Kuala Lumpur Airport pilots facial recognition technology
Malaysia Airlines has partnered with IT firm SITA to pilot facial recognition technology at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia. Known as the Single Token Journey concept, the technology provides single-identification verification for passengers at all airport touchpoints such as check-in, security and customs. This is a part of the site’s Airports 4.0 initiative to …
Southwest flight attendant alleges 2 pilots livestreamed video from inside plane bathroom
A flight attendant for Southwest Airlines is alleging in a lawsuit that two pilots streamed live video from inside an airplane bathroom to an iPad in the cockpit. Renee Steinaker, of Maricopa County, Arizona, claims in her lawsuit against Southwest and the two pilots that she discovered a livestream from a plane’s restroom in February …
MnDOT pilots technology to catch carpool lane cheats
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is testing new technology that is giving state troopers a better chance to catch carpool lane cheats. Nearly one in seven motorists illegally uses the high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes that during rush hours are reserved for carpools of two or more people, buses, motorcycles and solo drivers who pay to …
BA strike: British Airways cancels nearly all flights as pilots go on strike
The strike was called for by the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) amid a heated dispute over pay with the airline. BALPA said Sunday on Twitter that it put forward a proposal to the carrier’s management Wednesday, but had yet to receive a reply. British Airways said in a statement posted Monday it remains “ready …
Overland Park hot air balloon marketing company builds, pilots balloon for Worlds of Fun
Worlds of Fun now has its own hot air balloon, thanks to Kansas City AeroSports of Overland Park. Photo credit Worlds of Fun Worlds of Fun got its own hot air balloon this summer, thanks to Kansas City AeroSports, a downtown Overland Park balloon marketing business. The park debuted the new balloon at its Grand …
United pilots arrested, accused of intoxication prior to US-bound flight from UK
Two United Airlines pilots were arrested at Glasgow Airport in Scotland on Saturday morning after allegedly failing a breath test prior to boarding a flight bound for Newark, N.J.. Police Scotland said the men, aged 45 and 61, were being held under a transportation safety law that covers on the job intoxication and impairment for aviation. TWO PLANES …
