Sometimes called "controlled chaos," the flight deck of an aircraft carrier is known as the most dangerous place to work in the military. Movies like "Top Gun" and "Behind Enemy Lines" perpetuate the ...
If you've ever seen a movie like "Top Gun," where fighter jets take off and land on an aircraft carrier, you likely noticed all the personnel on the flight deck directing things. They often make large ...
Following the hijacking of four US passenger planes by Islamic terrorists on September 11, 2001, the Federal Aviation Administration established new standards for flight deck safety. Airline group ...
Ever looked at photos of US aircraft carriers and noticed what appears to be massive openings on the flight deck? You’re not seeing things – these aren’t design flaws or battle damage, but carefully ...
American Airlines will receive its Airbus A321neos with the same advanced flight deck safety functions as its current A321 fleet, supplier Acron Aviation announced. Acron, formerly L3Harris Commercial ...
AmSafe’s Installed Physical Secondary Barrier can be stowed when not in use (left) and features a locking mechanism with a minimum 5-sec. delay. Credit: AmSafe Bridport The FAA has granted airlines a ...