Why the C-5 Galaxy lacked a glass cockpit for decades—exploring military priorities, design history, and its eventual digital ...

When the Airbus A380 entered commercial service on 25 October 2007 with Singapore Airlines, it not only introduced the ...

For example, the future cockpit will retain the familiar throttles and joystick because pilots are comfortable with them. In fact, the basic premise of the new design is to make it so the pilot can ...

Airplane windows might seem ordinary, but they are as much of an engineering marvel as the rest of a modern aircraft. These windows are made of three layers of material to facilitate the plane's ...

The A380 uses Normal Law automation. If a pilot pulls the sidestick all the way back, the computer will only allow the plane ...