Delta Air Lines launches Propel Flight Academy; classes to start June 2023
If you’re interested in becoming a commercial pilot, we have some good news. Delta Air Lines is launching…
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Off-duty pilot steps in mid-flight after captain becomes incapacitated
An off-duty pilot who was a passenger on a flight stepped in to help fly the jet after…
Pentagon study finds higher cancer rates in military pilots, ground crews
A recent study by the United States Department of Defense has shown that military pilots and ground crews…
NOTAM inaccessible for contractor personnel due to investigation: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has suspended access to the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system for contractor…
Unintentional human error to blame for NOTAM system failure, FAA says
A preliminary review of the recent Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system failure found that the glitch was…
Alaska Airlines plans to hire more than 3,500 employees in 2023
Whether you’re looking to start an airline job or want to return to the airline and travel industry,…
New United pilot union head resigns after malicious online comments surface
On December 20, 2022, United Airlines Pilots congratulated airline captain Neil Swindells, its newly elected union leader, representing…
FAA lodges penalty against Vieques Air Link for flying with unqualified pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $134,475 civil penalty against Vieques Air Link for allegedly conducting…
US charges former Marine pilot for training Chinese pilots
An unsealed indictment shows that former US Marine pilot was charged by a US court for providing training…
Delta offers pilots a 34% pay rise in new three-year labor deal: report
Delta Air Lines has offered a 34% cumulative pay raise to its pilots over three years, according to…
FAA now requires commercial hot air balloon pilots to hold medical certificates
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will now require commercial hot air balloon pilots to hold medical certificates when…
US regional Piedmont offers $100,000 bonus to attract experienced pilots
US regional Piedmont Airlines is offering an upfront bonus of $100,000 to experienced pilots in a bid to…
Kenyan government orders pilots to resume work, bars KQ from disciplinary action
The dispute between Kenya Airways (KQ) and the Kenya Airlines Pilot Association (KALPA) has ended after the Kenyan…
Kenya Airways says pilots’ strike holds passengers, staff, economy ‘at ransom’
Up to 12,000 passengers have been disrupted due to “unlawful” strike action carried out by the Kenya Airlines…
Bluebird ‘ready to offer’ stranded Kenya Airways passengers charter flights
Bluebird Aviation, a regional Kenya-based airline, has expressed interest in helping passengers affected by strike action launched by…
Kenya Airways secures court order to prevent strike action
Kenya Airways has secured a court order to prevent a two-week strike planned by pilots. The industrial action was…
United pilots reject pay offer, union calls for further talks
United pilots have rejected a pay offer by management, describing it as falling short of their expectations amidst…
Can pilots get speeding tickets for flying too fast?
A ticket for speeding while driving a car is a black mark and can lead to all sorts…