Airlines, airports, and commercial flight news
It seems every few weeks there is another news story about a person being denied boarding for wearing something that in the view of the airline is inappropriate. These standards vary and are quite subjective. Some middle eastern airlines will … Continue reading →
On May 5, 2019, an Aeroflot Sukhoi Superjet 100-95 crashed when returning to land at the Moscow Shremetyveo airport. Of the 76 passengers, 41 were killed in the accident. On departure the flight encountered an area of convective weather. It … Continue reading →
There is much concern right now about the Boeing Max. I have seen also quite a few comments from people saying that they would refuse to fly on it, even after it is approved again. While a typical response, it … Continue reading →
Microburst detection and avoidance A primer for pilots By Captain Shem Malmquist You’re on final and there are thunderstorms around. As you line up still 10 miles out you notice that you can see the airport but there is some … Continue reading →
In a previous article I discussed cognitive bias as it relates to flight operations. Although I just hinted at this in the previous article, let me be clear now: Fatigue will exacerbate all of the negative aspects of cognitive bias. … Continue reading →
System training. This is part of the curriculum when learning any new aircraft. Why is it important to talk about here? In recent years there has been a trend towards less and less system training. At one time we … Continue reading →
NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER Finally, the definitive book on the Titanic of aviation accidents, a state-of-the-art jet that couldn’t stall until it did and took the lives of 228 Air France passengers and crew. Based on exclusive interviews with the … Continue reading →
Are you an “expert”? Do you think that the industry, the public and regulatory agencies expect you to be an “expert”? Are you being provided the tools you need to become an “expert”? Do you need to be an expert? … Continue reading →
By Captain Shem Malmquist In a previous article I discussed the need to tilt the radar higher when in the terminal environment in order to be able to paint the area of the storm where the threat is present. Today, courtesy … Continue reading →
By Captain Shem Malmquist On Monday, April 11, 2011, an Air France A-380 was taxiing at JFK when it hit a regional jet (RJ) that was waiting for a gate. There is video footage, and it is pretty clear from the … Continue reading →
Shem Malmquist on NBC’s “The Mix” with Janet Reilly.