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US approves 25-hour cockpit voice recorders, no rise in pilot retirement age
The United States (US) Senate has passed a key piece of aviation legislation that will finally require planes…
2024-02-09
Southwest Airlines pilots back new contract for 44% salary increase by 2028
Southwest Airlines pilots have unanimously backed a new contract that will see their pay increase by 44% through…
2024-01-23
Lufthansa hunting for 13,000 new recruits with four areas most in need of staff
The Lufthansa Group is searching for 13,000 new recruits to join its team in 2024 despite already employing…
2024-01-15
AeroTime & AviationCV.com join forces as media partners of Pilot Expo 2024
AeroTime, a leading aviation news and digital media platform, and AviationCV.com, a global aviation jobs board and alerts…
2024-01-15
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…
2023-12-14
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…
2023-12-13
FAA looks to extend cockpit voice-recording to 25 hours for all future aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting members of the public to have their say on increasing cockpit…
2023-12-01
Mayday: the meaning behind the distress call in aviation
The aviation industry operates under strict safety protocols to ensure the well-being of passengers and crew members. In…
2023-11-28
The phonetic alphabet: understanding Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and more
Effective communication is critical to the safe operation of aircraft. When pilots talk to air traffic control, they use…
2023-11-28
FedEx pilots offered bumper deal if they quit for US regional airline
A memo sent by FedEx’s Vice President Pat DiMento to the parcel delivery company’s pilots has encouraged them…
2023-11-07
Air New Zealand selects designer worn by Kate Middleton to create new uniform
Air New Zealand has selected Kiwi fashion designer Emilia Wickstead to create its new staff uniform to be…
2023-11-06
Lufthansa’s ‘pilots of tomorrow’ must be ‘more than mere aviators’
German flag-carrier Lufthansa is launching a recruitment drive to find the “pilots of tomorrow”. However, the airline is…
2023-10-27
British Airways pilots set to vote on improved pay offer after months of talks
The British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) has confirmed that after months of negotiations with British Airways its members…
2023-10-06
Air Canada pilots protest at Toronto Airport over better pay, conditions
Air Canada pilots staged a protest at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport (YTO) on September 29, 2023 as negotiations…
2023-10-02
Dispirited Qantas pilots call for chairman to quit in damning letter
An Australian union representing Qantas pilots has called for the airline’s chairman to resign in a damming letter…
2023-09-26
Chinese navy looks for older graduates to pilot carrier-based aircraft
The Chinese navy is looking to recruit older graduates as the next generation of carrier-based aircraft pilots. In…
2023-09-22
Akasa Air takes legal action against ‘selfish’ pilots who quit without notice
Akasa Air is taking legal action against 43 former pilots who left the carrier without serving a six-month…
2023-09-17
How long does it take to become a commercial airline pilot?
Becoming a commercial airline pilot is a dream that’s captured the hearts of many individuals with a passion…
2023-08-27