Spirit Airlines to furlough another 365 pilots as Chapter 11 process continues
On October 16, 2026, Fort Lauderdale-based Spirit Airlines announced that it would be furloughing a further 365 pilots…
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US House passes pilot mental health bill
The US House of Representatives has passed the Mental Health in Aviation Act (HR 2591), a bipartisan measure…
FAA relaxes BasicMed operational limits to allow pilots to fly larger aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated its BasicMed regulations to allow pilots to operate larger aircraft and…
Air Canada strikes increasingly likely after 5,400 pilots back industrial action
In the latest development in their efforts to reach a new contractual agreement over pay, scheduling and retirement,…
Spirit Airlines to relocate around 200 pilots to new crew base at Newark Airport
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has revealed plans to relocate around 200 of its pilots to a new crew base…
easyJet pilots reject pay rise prompting fears of future strike action: reports
easyJet pilots have reportedly rejected a pay rise that would have seen captain’s annual wages increase to almost…
Emirates entices pilots with improved benefits, higher salaries and better perks
A competitive tax-free salary, spacious villas in gated communities, education allowance for children, and medical cover. These are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…