AvTalk Episode 289: The FAA doesn’t want headless pilots

AvTalk Episode 289: The FAA doesn’t want headless pilots

Author: Flightradar24 October 11, 2024 Duration: 45:44
On this episode of AvTalk, a new report from the New York Times raises questions about Boeing’s differing response to 737 MAX operators’ requests for safety information following the crash of Lion Air 610. A passenger safely lands a King Air after the pilot is incapacitated. The NTSB issues a pair of preliminary reports. And when it comes to the 787, the FAA says a tired pilot is better than a headless pilot.
Helpful links for this week’s episode

* New York Times article on Boeing’s response to Ethiopian Airlines
* FAA SAFO regarding rudder actuator assemblies
* Photo of Boeing 787 flight deck
* Playback of Turkish Airlines flight 204 diversion to JFK
* Playback of Beech C90 King Air landing by passenger
* NTSB preliminary report on Alaska Airlines rejected take off due to runway incursion
* NTSB preliminary report on Delta A350 vs CRJ-900 strike in Atlanta
* Recording of the conversation between IATA CEO Willie Walsh and Breeze founder David Neeleman

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Every Friday, the team at Flightradar24 opens the hangar doors for a conversation that goes far beyond just tracking flights. AvTalk-Aviation Podcast is hosted by Ian Petchenik and Jason Rabinowitz, two genuine enthusiasts whose curiosity is as vast as the skies they discuss. This isn't a technical manual, but a weekly gathering for anyone who feels that familiar pull to look up at the sound of a jet engine. You'll hear the latest news shaping the industry, from new aircraft developments to airline culture, alongside deeper explorations into the history, places, and societal impact of flight. The discussions are grounded in expertise yet remain completely accessible, whether you're just discovering your inner avgeek or you live and breathe all things aviation. With regular special guests adding their perspectives, each episode feels like sitting in on a fascinating conversation among friends who love to share what they know. Tune in for your regular dose of everything that makes aviation endlessly compelling.
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