AvTalk Episode 289: The FAA doesn’t want headless pilots

What this episode covers

On this episode of AvTalk, a new report from the New York Times raises questions about Boeing’s differing response to 737 MAX operators’ requests for safety information following the crash of Lion Air 610. A passenger safely lands a King Air after the pilot is incapacitated. The NTSB issues a pair of preliminary reports. And when it comes to the 787, the FAA says a tired pilot is better than a headless pilot. Helpful links for this week’s episode * New York Times article on Boeing’s response to Ethiopian Airlines * FAA SAFO regarding rudder actuator assemblies * Photo of Boeing 787 flight deck * Playback of Turkish Airlines flight 204 diversion to JFK * Playback of Beech C90 King Air landing by passenger * NTSB preliminary report on Alaska Airlines rejected take off due to runway incursion * NTSB preliminary report on Delta A350 vs CRJ-900 strike in Atlanta * Recording of the conversation between IATA CEO Willie Walsh and Breeze founder David Neeleman Thank you for listening! Thank you so much for listening to AvTalk! Like the podcast? Have suggestions for future shows? Let us know by leaving a review on iTunes. Reviews on iTunes not only help us make a better show, they help more people find the podcast! Want to send us additional feedback, just email us. And tell that friend who asked you for a podcast recommendation that AvTalk is the one they want to listen to next. Please click here for a transcript of this week’s episode.