Pilots of SWISS & Edelweiss Air to become train drivers?
The flight crew of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), the flag carrier of Switzerland, might soon switch from…
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General articles related to pilots, including topics such as pilot training, employment, and health and safety issues.
Emirates offers pilots 1-year unpaid leave & partly covered costs
Dubai-based air carrier Emirates came to the company’s pilots with an unpleasant offer. The airline asked its pilots…
Pilot Union of KLM gives up: agrees with prolonged pay cuts
In a dispute with the government of the Netherlands, pilots of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) finally reached…
World’s oldest flight instructor and active pilot: Robina Asti
The journey from WWII veteran, transgender female to the world’s oldest active pilot and flight instructor – that…
Reckless pilot flies with one engine, ignores regulations
Czech Air Accidents Investigation institute (or UZPLN) released a final report revealing that the pilot in command of…
Student pilot lands plane after instructor passes out mid-flight
What was supposed to be his first lesson on a two-seater plane turned into a crash course on…
Forza Italia, Forza Frecce Tricolori! Emanuele Savani interview
Carrying the pride of Italy everywhere they go, the Frecce Tricolori truly represent the Tricolori or the Three…
BAA Training to invest into expansion of its global FFS fleet
With the continuous news on airlines dealing with a global pilot shortage BAA Training, one of the TOP…
Pilot strike costs SAS $68M, adds to pilling up losses
SAS estimates the impact from the previous pilot strike, lasting roughly a week, which includes the cost of…
What Candidates Really Think of Job Interviews
In order to get better at something we have to listen to those who participate in them. Both…
The Red Baron – Manfred von Richthofen was born on May 2nd
The Red Baron – Manfred von Richthofen was born on May 2ndThe early 20th century was an interesting…
A journey to the Captain’s seat: the story of Gregor Siljan
Being a pilot is a dream job of many. But it takes a lot of effort to reach…
New study calls for revision of EASA fatigue regulation
The European Aviation Safety Agency released the results of a study entitled “Effectiveness of Flight Time Limitation (FTL)”.…
How to Start Your Career in Aviation
One of the best feelings a human can have is to soar through the sky in their own…
The First Licensed Woman Pilot – Raymonde de Laroche
The First Licensed Woman Pilot – Raymonde de LarocheToday, on March 8th we celebrate the International Woman’s Day,…
A Pilot Without Arms – The Story Of Jessica Cox
A Pilot That Was Born Without Arms – The Story Of Jessica CoxSometimes we feel down because something…
Why Do Airlines Pay Pilots So Much?
Why Do Pilots Get Paid So Much?At a glance, a pilot’s job looks very easy.You get into the…
Nepal crash: final report points to pilot’s ‘emotional breakdown’
The pilot of a US-Bangla Airlines plane that crashed upon landing in Kathmandu last March “seemed to have…