Originally Posted by
tdracer
The displays tell you what the engines are doing.
With moving throttles, the throttle movement tells you what the engines are going to do. Many pilots like that information, particularly during final approach/landing. Not normally needed during climb/cruise.
Agreed. Although I'll admit that perhaps because they don't move, I tend to be more aware of my N1 in the bus. Putting a little motor beneath the levers wouldn't have killed Airbus though.