Because of their many redundancies, electronic fly-by-wire controls are actually far safer than traditional hydraulic ones.

Boeing has made several updates over time for its 737 platform, but has chosen to keep the original mechanical flight controls setup.

For several years, I have been an advocate for the concept of positive data control or PDC. It is the idea of placing a layer ...

It’s the stuff of science fiction: walk out to your airplane, strap in, and, instead of a control wheel and assortment of dials and levers, you are presented with a slender device resembling an iPad.