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NetJets pilots’ pay to rival those at major airlines after new terms approved
Pilots working for NetJets, the world’s largest jet operator, have voted overwhelmingly to approve new contract terms after…
Vistara cuts flights by roughly 10% to address pilot dissatisfaction
The Indian air carrier Vistara is reducing its capacity by roughly 10%, resulting in the removal of up…
Senator questions why pilots were unaware of 737-9 cockpit door blowout feature
United States (US) Senator and pilot Tammy Duckworth has written to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ask…
United Airlines offers pilots unpaid leave due to Boeing delivery setbacks
United Airlines is offering its pilots unpaid leave in response to a reduction in services due to Boeing…
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…
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