Wall Street Journal

Boeing Tells Airlines to Check 787 Cockpit Seats After Mishap on Latam Flight

The sudden drop of a Latam Airlines flight that injured dozens of passengers was likely caused by a cockpit seat mishap, according to U.S. industry officials. Photo: Brett Phibbs/AFP/Getty Images A ...
Flying

First Post-Maintenance Flight Should Be Treated With Caution and Respect

The first flight after significant maintenance, such as an annual inspection, is considered the most risk-prone for an aircraft, a fact supported by seasoned mechanics and NTSB accident reports. FAR ...
The New York Times

Boeing Directs Airlines to Check Cockpit Seats on 787s After Latam Incident

The sudden plunge of a Latam Airlines 787 Dreamliner this week might have been caused by a flight attendant hitting a switch on a cockpit seat. By Santul Nerkar and Sydney Ember Boeing has told ...
JD Supra

A Piece of the MOSAIC: Simplified Flight Controls for Light Sport Aircraft and Beyond

It’s the stuff of science fiction: walk out to your airplane, strap in, and, instead of a control wheel and assortment of dials and levers, you are presented with a slender device resembling an iPad.