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General articles related to pilots, including topics such as pilot training, employment, and health and safety issues.
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…
BAA training unveils €30 million pilot training center near Paris
Yesterday, on September 28th, BAA Training held the opening ceremony of its brand-new pilot training facility in France,…
United Airlines launches recruitment program to entice military pilot veterans
United Airlines is turning to military veterans to address the issue of pilot shortage. The Chicago-based airline has…
BA A380 pilot scheduled to fly reported by flight attendant for taking cocaine
A British Airways A380 first officer who was due to fly the superjumbo from Johannesburg, South Africa to…
Seasoned pilot allegedly fired after reporting safety concerns to FAA
A seasoned pilot with over 25 years of flying experience has alleged she was fired by a New…
US F-35 pilot admits to not knowing where his fighter jet is in unusual 911 call
A recording of an emergency 911 call from a local resident has revealed fascinating details about what happened…
Akasa Air to temporarily give up market share amid mass pilot resignation
Budget Indian carrier Akasa Air will have to fly fewer routes and temporarily give up its market share,…
Pilot on trial for manslaughter after wingsuit skydiver decapitated by plane
A pilot is on trial in France for manslaughter after a wingsuit skydiver was decapitated by the left…
British Airways pilot banned for refusing to wear COVID mask loses legal fight
A British Airways pilot who was banned from flying with the airline because he refused to wear a…
Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown: the death-defying WW2 pilot who flew 487 types of aircraft
The British Royal navy pilot Capt. Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown was 96 years old when he passed away at…
Pilot killed as wing collapses during fly-past at gender reveal party: video
A pilot has been killed after performing a fly-past for a couple who were celebrating the revealing of…
Pilot captures ‘horrible’ turbulence on video, gives advice on how to not panic
An off-duty pilot captured what he called “one of the worst” cases of turbulence on video while on…
IndiGo pilot collapses, dies at boarding gate prior to operating flight in India
On August 17, 2023, an IndiGo pilot scheduled to operate a flight from Nagpur’s Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport…
Qatar Airways pilot dies while traveling as a passenger on Delhi-Doha flight
An off-duty pilot for Qatar Airways has died onboard a Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Doha’s Hamad…