This time the pilot started, but remained silent.

The international rules for aviation records stated that "The pilot remains in his craft from launch to landing".

More than 1,000 pilots remain on furlough because of cuts after Sept. 11.

A single suited figure emerged, while a pilot remained within, barely seen as a dark splotch against the highlights.

Until then, the pilots will remain on strike, it added.

The black box also revealed that the pilots had remained calm and attempted a safe landing in a "by the book" fashion.

The pilot remained with the helicopter; his final words were disquieting.

The pilot and crew remained on deck all night.

The pilot must remain in contact with air traffic control while in the exclusion.