Unlike most global airlines, U.S. carriers forbid pilots from taking short, regulated naps mid-flight — a decision rooted in FAA policy that some experts say could increase fatigue risk rather than reduce it.
Boeing 787 Cockpit
Boeing announced that its pioneering 787 Dreamliner fleet has transported over one billion passengers faster than any widebody commercial airplane in history.
Boeing is facing ongoing challenges with its 787 Dreamliner’s radio communication problems, even after attempted software fixes.
Boeing has advised airlines via a memo to inspect cockpit seats on 787 Dreamliner jets in the wake of an incident earlier this week.