India’s aviation regulator raises rest period for flight crew to avoid fatigue
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has announced that it will increase the mandatory weekly rest period…
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American Airlines pilot praised for stepping out of cockpit, helping with luggage
An American Airlines pilot has gained praise for leaving the cockpit and going down to the tarmac to…
Four killed, including two children, in plane crash off Caribbean island: video
Four people, including two children, have been killed when a small aircraft crashed off the coast of a…
Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 crash: the tragedy that toppled the captain as King
As commercial airline safety has improved, and aircraft technology has become more advanced, thankfully, the number of fatal…
Pilot whose fighter left 11 dead at Shoreham Airshow bids to reinstate license
A pilot whose fighter jet left 11 people dead at a British air show in 2015 has reportedly…
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…
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…