Cabin crew, pilots at greatest risk of death from radiation-linked cancer: study
A new study has found that flight attendants and pilots face the highest risk of dying from radiation-related…
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General articles related to pilots, including topics such as pilot training, employment, and health and safety issues.
Authorities probe screening after Malaysia Airlines pilot’s alleged drug smuggling
Malaysia’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAM) has opened a regulatory investigation into airport security procedures following the arrest of…
The 10 cheapest planes you can buy in 2026
The absolute cheapest planes for personal flying are lightweight aircraft. Classic, FAA and EASA-certified models from ERCO, Cessna,…
The Top 10 plane games to play in 2026: virtual aviation experience
Virtual experiences are becoming more realistic than ever before. For aviation enthusiasts, aviation games offer a unique opportunity…
Air Canada addresses penalty given to ex-pilot who flew without correct license
Air Canada has addressed a monetary penalty imposed by Transport Canada on a former pilot who had been…
US airlines duped into giving fake pilot hundreds of free flights, court says
Three US airlines were duped into giving a Canadian man hundreds of free flights after he posed as…
Emirates commits to hiring more than 1,500 new pilots within the next 2 years
Emirates announced that it is reaffirming its commitment to welcoming more than 1,500 new pilots within the next…
United Boeing 787 bound for Shanghai diverts to SFO over pilot’s forgotten passport
A United Airlines flight bound for Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) was forced to divert to San Francisco…
Sri Lankan Airlines pilot grounded after locking co-pilot out of cockpit
An investigation is underway after a Sri Lankan Airlines pilot locked his co-pilot out of the cockpit mid-flight. …
Passenger with no experience lands aircraft after pilot suffers heart attack
A passenger with no flying experience managed to safely land a private plane when the pilot, her husband,…
19-year-old pilot flies around the world solo to raise $1M for cancer research
19-year-old pilot Ethan Guo is currently flying solo around the world with his small aircraft to raise $1…
Flight disruptions anticipated as Air Canada pilots reject 30% wage increase
Air Canada has failed to reach a successful settlement with its pilots after its offer of a 30%…
Alaska flight diverted from Jackson Hole because pilot not qualified to land
Flights are diverted for a multitude of reasons. However, for one recent Alaska Airlines flight the diversion was…
Flight disruptions expected as Aerolineas Argentinas pilots announce protests
Flight cancellations and delays are expected in the coming days and weeks as Aerolineas Argentinas pilots announced protest…
Helicopter crash at military base in Alabama kills instructor, injures student
A two-seater AH-64 helicopter crashed during a pilot training session in Alabama, killing a flight instructor and injuring…
Separatist rebel group in Papua kill helicopter pilot from New Zealand
A helicopter pilot from New Zealand was killed by a pro-independence group in Papua, Indonesia’s easternmost province. According…
Single pilot operations: the aircraft evolution that fires up aviation debate
Aviation is not short of contentious issues, but none seem to fire up passions quite like that of…
easyJet pilot hospitalized in Lisbon after fainting mid-flight
An easyJet pilot was taken to the hospital after fainting during a flight from London to Lisbon. The…