Any "Latest & Greatest about Delta?" Part 2
#6262
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yes, for domestic flying. but since the topic was talking about transatlantic flying and what is allowed, sailing was correct. Our contract does not permit unaugmented transatlantic flights over 8 hours.
I was surprised too, but I’ve also seen lots of 8+ Caribbean turns on the 737 and 7ER. And those seem to have a much bigger risk because if a crew times out there is no quick way to re crew the flight. At least if the ATL crew times out in Vegas a replacement is a quick dhd from LAX or SLC.
I was surprised too, but I’ve also seen lots of 8+ Caribbean turns on the 737 and 7ER. And those seem to have a much bigger risk because if a crew times out there is no quick way to re crew the flight. At least if the ATL crew times out in Vegas a replacement is a quick dhd from LAX or SLC.
#6263
Looks like the tidal wave of Academia over Common sense continues to hit Europe:
A concept known as extended minimum crew operations (eMCO) would require one pilot to leave the flight deck to rest during cruise on long-haul flights, while the other pilot remains on the flight deck alone. An additional concept envisioned along the same line, single-pilot operations, would allow for the possibility of operations by a single pilot in all phases of flight. The Association recently released a white paper that discusses the Airbus single-pilot agenda in greater detail.
The push to implement reduced-crew operations is driven primarily by technological advances in flight deck automation and the promise of artificial intelligence. Airlines and aircraft manufacturers believe these advances will reduce labor costs. Proponents have argued for an aggressive timeline for implementation, suggesting that eMCO could be introduced before the end of the decade, and possibly within the next few years
A concept known as extended minimum crew operations (eMCO) would require one pilot to leave the flight deck to rest during cruise on long-haul flights, while the other pilot remains on the flight deck alone. An additional concept envisioned along the same line, single-pilot operations, would allow for the possibility of operations by a single pilot in all phases of flight. The Association recently released a white paper that discusses the Airbus single-pilot agenda in greater detail.
The push to implement reduced-crew operations is driven primarily by technological advances in flight deck automation and the promise of artificial intelligence. Airlines and aircraft manufacturers believe these advances will reduce labor costs. Proponents have argued for an aggressive timeline for implementation, suggesting that eMCO could be introduced before the end of the decade, and possibly within the next few years
#6264
Looks like the tidal wave of Academia over Common sense continues to hit Europe:
A concept known as extended minimum crew operations (eMCO) would require one pilot to leave the flight deck to rest during cruise on long-haul flights, while the other pilot remains on the flight deck alone. An additional concept envisioned along the same line, single-pilot operations, would allow for the possibility of operations by a single pilot in all phases of flight. The Association recently released a white paper that discusses the Airbus single-pilot agenda in greater detail.
The push to implement reduced-crew operations is driven primarily by technological advances in flight deck automation and the promise of artificial intelligence. Airlines and aircraft manufacturers believe these advances will reduce labor costs. Proponents have argued for an aggressive timeline for implementation, suggesting that eMCO could be introduced before the end of the decade, and possibly within the next few years
A concept known as extended minimum crew operations (eMCO) would require one pilot to leave the flight deck to rest during cruise on long-haul flights, while the other pilot remains on the flight deck alone. An additional concept envisioned along the same line, single-pilot operations, would allow for the possibility of operations by a single pilot in all phases of flight. The Association recently released a white paper that discusses the Airbus single-pilot agenda in greater detail.
The push to implement reduced-crew operations is driven primarily by technological advances in flight deck automation and the promise of artificial intelligence. Airlines and aircraft manufacturers believe these advances will reduce labor costs. Proponents have argued for an aggressive timeline for implementation, suggesting that eMCO could be introduced before the end of the decade, and possibly within the next few years
#6265
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You mean the savings won’t trickle down? I’ve heard that before.
#6269
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Additionally, I’m a bit surprised that Europe is considering allowing a lone pilot up front considering the whole Germanwings event not long ago.
#6270
Agreed. We are all screwed unless it is outlawed. Why? Because even if we have a requirement for two pilots (which is still a 50% cut compared to a 4-man crew), any competitors that don’t have a similar requirement will be able to undercut us and it all quickly comes tumbling down.
Additionally, I’m a bit surprised that Europe is considering allowing a lone pilot up front considering the whole Germanwings event not long ago.
Additionally, I’m a bit surprised that Europe is considering allowing a lone pilot up front considering the whole Germanwings event not long ago.
Upton Sinclair — 'It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it.'
I’m not happy about the idea of fewer pilots doing anything, but I certainly understand it. The original article was about reducing 3-4 man crews to 2 man crews, with one pilot being provided a break during crossings. It doesn’t strike me as completely unreasonable.
All this great automation we’re using is just gathering data for the eventual removal of pilots from the cockpit.
It’s not “if”, it’s a question of “when”.
This brings me no joy.
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