Passengers boarding an airliner often catch a glimpse of the flight deck before the cockpit door closes to see pilots reaching across the instrument panel, touching switches, adjusting knobs, and ...

Pilots have a wide array of checklist options, including printed versions (POH, commercial, DIY) and various digital solutions (dedicated devices, PDA apps, integrated avionics), each with distinct ...

Pilots frequently overlook critical steps due to high workload or distractions, making checklists essential tools for aviation safety and preventing potentially fatal errors. Effective checklist use ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Charlotte-based reporter Ted Reed covers airlines and airline labor. As airlines prepare to return the Boeing BA 737 Max to ...

Goose, the digital copilot developed by MiraLou Aero LLC, revolutionizes flight assistance with its advanced AI capabilities. Designed to support pilots in both routine and complex scenarios, Goose ...

Pilots should not be complacent when running through the preflight checklist, the NTSB says. Credit: Yacobchuk/Getty Images At times, pilots have made "rote" callouts—acting out of habit rather than ...

Several accidents have shone a spotlight on the important role human factors play in the development of checklists. Designed to help small to midsize business aviation operations meet modern safety ...