The Boeing Company

Kerry D Smith

Robert James Myers

Brian Kenyon Rupnik

Sean J Flannigan

Kirk A Vining

Patrick J Moran

Systems and methods for enabling a pilot to select an automated response to an air traffic conflict alert. In accordance with one embodiment, the system includes updated displays, an updated autoflight mode control panel and high-level software logic in the autopilot, flight director and autothrottle to provide an expedited response. A mode control switch may be optionally included. In accordance with an additional option, the system may be configured to operate in a fully automated state in which the system responds automatically to the air traffic conflict event without needing the pilot to first accept the automated response before its execution.

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Redmond, WA, United States of America

Kerry D Smith