Emirates gains 58 new pilots as latest cadets graduate from its training academy
Dubai-based carrier Emirates has gained an additional 58 new pilots after its latest round of cadets graduated from…
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IndiGo pilot requests right to carry religious knife at airports and on planes
An IndiGo pilot is requesting a court issues a directive to the Indian government and airlines to ensure…
US Air Force offers pilots up to $600k bonuses to fend off lure from airlines
The United States Air Force (USAF) is offering its pilots bonuses of up to $600,000 to commit their…
Pilot phoned loved ones before fatal Cessna crash in ‘likely deliberate act’
The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has concluded that when a pilot crashed into a cliff face…
Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot indicted on 84 charges but no attempted murder
The former Alaska Airlines pilot who allegedly tried to shut down the engines aboard a Horizon Air Embraer…
Passenger steps in after pilot ‘incapacitated’ with uncontrollable nosebleed
An off-duty pilot came to the rescue midflight after an Air Transat captain became incapacitated due to an…
Passenger sues Delta after claiming off-duty pilot groped her during flight
A woman is suing Delta Air Lines after claiming that one of the carrier’s off-duty pilots groped and…
Alaska Airways pilot suffered ‘illusions’ when he tried to ‘shut-down engines’
Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson was suffering from a ‘panic attack’ and ‘illusions’ as he allegedly tried…
Emirates Flight Training Academy expands pilot program; welcomes new aircraft
Emirates has announced that it is expanding its Flight Training Academy program to provide a reliable influx of…
Armed Delta pilot ‘threatened to shoot’ captain mid-flight if he diverted plane
A former Delta pilot has been indicted by a grand jury in the United States (US) District Court…
Aegean redefines the meaning of cool with new neo-era branded uniforms
The Greek flag carrier Aegean has launched new uniforms for its cabin crew, ground staff and pilots that…
Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson said ‘I’m not okay’ before grabbing handles
Details have emerged in a court affidavit about the chaotic events that led to Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph…
No-show Air France pilot found dead after falling 1,000ft in US national park
An Air France pilot who failed to show up for his flight shift back from the United States…
Kenya Airways says rumors that unlicensed pilot flew its planes are ‘fake news’
Kenya Airways has described rumors on social media that said an unlicensed pilot flew for the airline for…
The Top 10 plane games to play in 2023: virtual aviation experience
In the fast-paced world of gaming, virtual experiences are becoming more realistic and captivating than ever before. For…
Russian military pilot ‘defects at US Embassy while on family holiday in Dubai’
It’s claimed that a Russian military pilot has defected at the United States (US) Embassy in the United…
Former AirAsia X pilot sacked for ‘anxiety’ loses claim for unfair dismissal
A pilot who claimed he was unfairly dismissed for anxiety has lost his claim against his former employer,…
Flying at night: how skilled pilots navigate the dark skies
The appeal of flying at night is hard to resist – the peaceful beauty of a sky full…