Can a passenger hack an aircraft?
This issue is now getting a lot of attention. United just banned a passenger who is an IT cyber security expert, because the airline believes him to be a threat to their aircraft systems. We are not sure this…
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Premium #167 – Whom Do You Trust, Pilots or Computers ?
Premium #166 – Fuel Efficiencies and Aircraft Pricing
The Human Factor and Trust
In the aftermath of Germanwings 9525, we have learned that the crash of the aircraft was an intentional mass murder. While many questions are yet to be resolved regarding this crash, several issues emerge that need will be drawing future…
Whining to Washington
Scope clause impacts
Unique to the United States airline industry is a labor restriction called “Scope Clause“. The clause essentially limits US regional airlines to an aircraft weighing no more than 86,000 pounds and limited to 76 seats. The idea is protectionist. Mainline…