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A Pilot Conducting A Pre-Flight Inspection.
Explained: The Importance Of Type Ratings For Commercial Pilots

Examining the legal credentials required to fly airliners.

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Multiple widebody jets parked at Tokyo Narita Int'l Airport.
How Do Pilots Retain Their Type Ratings?

An explanation of type ratings and how pilots maintain them.

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Airbus 50th years anniversary formation flight
Which Aircraft Are Covered By The Same Type Ratings For Pilots?

Many aircraft have the same type rating - and for good reason.

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A render of several different Airbus aircraft types flying side by side.
Why Airbus Is Winning With Fleet Commonality

When the first Airbus A340 rolled out on the runway for its maiden flight in 1991, it changed the direction of the aviation industry forever.

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ANA A380