A220 autopilot directive followed ‘nearly catastrophic’ take-off incidents: FAA

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US regulators have disclosed that two “nearly catastrophic” events were among 38 take-off incidents involving inadvertent Airbus A220 autopilot engagement, and are taking additional action to prevent a recurrence.

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