American Airlines pilots union agrees pay deal that matches United and Delta
The Allied Pilots Association (APA), which represents pilots working for American Airlines, has reached an Agreement in Principle…
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US military veterans say UAPs are serious concern for pilot safety
Retired military veterans testified at a House Oversight Committee hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), commonly known as…
FAA recruiting pilots to undergo cognitive tests in paid research study
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is recruiting pilots who will be attending the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AirVenture…
Airline captain duties and responsibilities explained
Flying an aircraft requires a highly skilled and organized team, with the captain playing a pivotal role. This article…
Akasa Air pilot’s pay set to increase by 40% as carrier looks to cement loyalty
Akasa Air pilots are set to receive a huge boost to their salary after the airline reportedly increased…
The foreign pilot’s guide to gaining FAA ATP validation in the United States
Are you a foreign pilot planning to obtain FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) Certification, feeling…
US Air Force offers pilots bonuses to prevent exodus to commercial airlines
The United States (US) Air Force is offering its pilots bonuses of up to $50,000 a year to…
Unrest among Ryanair pilots as collective publishes letter seeking more pay
The Ryanair Transnational Pilot Group (RTPG) has called for the airline’s management to “share the unprecedented economic success…
What is a microburst and how do pilots respond to them?
What is a microburst? A microburst is a weather phenomenon that can pose a significant danger to aircraft…
Spanish pilot strikes could impact multiple airlines during summer season
Multiple airline’s plans for the summer could be impacted if pilot strikes go ahead in Spain. The Spanish Union…
Southwest Airline pilots vote to authorize strike action by overwhelming margin
According to their union, Southwest Airlines pilots have voted overwhelmingly to authorize strike action. Southwest Airlines Pilots Association’s (SWAPA)…
Cathay Pacific cadet pilots required to work on customer service at HKG airport
Cathay Pacific Airways will require its newly qualified cadet pilots to undergo a two-month working experience at Hong…
United Airlines plans to hire 50,000 workers by the end of 2025: report
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) plans to hire 50,000 workers from 2022 through 2025 as the carrier expands internationally,…
Qantas seeks female and Indigenous students for pilot academy scholarships
The Qantas Group is encouraging diversity and inclusion in its talent base by providing 50 scholarships to female…
American Airlines’ pilots overwhelmingly vote for potential strikes
American Airlines pilots have voted overwhelmingly for potential strike action following a ballot by the Allied Pilots Association…
US Coast Guard helicopter pilot turns YA writer
Liz Booker is a retired United States Coast Guard helicopter pilot, foreign diplomat, and writer of Young Adult…
Meet Maya Ghazal, the first ever female Syrian refugee pilot
Born and raised in Damascus, Syria, 24-year-old Maya Ghazal took her first introductory flight lesson at Wycombe Air…
Decoding pilot lingo: what does this phrase mean?
Like any other professional community, aviators have their own slang. At times weird and full of unique expressions,…