Pilots Weigh In On Wanted Safety Improvements

Upgrading aircraft for safety

Upgrading current-generation aircraft is a key part of global safety improvement plans.

Credit: Airbus
Sometime in the 2030s, the next new, clean-sheet air transport aircraft will roll out, featuring the latest safety enhancements developed by manufacturers and avionics suppliers. Some will be new, but as recent conversations with pilots underscore, others will be long overdue. Pilots share risk...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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