NEWSJan 05, 2026Cessna 172 Bursts into Flames After ‘Heavy Landing’ at Adelaide’s Parafield AirportEmergency services rushed to Parafield Airport (YPPF) today, January 5, 2026, following a dramatic aircraft accident that left a light plane engulfed in flames. Despite the intensity of the fire, which sent thick plumes of black smoke over Adelaide’s northern suburbs.Read More →
NEWSJan 01, 2026“I’m Not Okay”: Chilling Audio Captures Near-Disaster as Pilot Tries to Kill EnginesThe aviation community and the public are getting a chilling, firsthand look at the moments of near-catastrophe aboard Alaska Airlines Flight 2059 (operated by Horizon Air). Newly released cockpit voice recordings (CVR), made public in early January 2026 following the conclusion of legal proceedings, capture the exact moment off-duty pilot Joseph Emerson attempted to shut down the aircraft's engines mid-flight.Read More →
STORIESNov 13, 2025The Hidden Pilot Problem That Could Make or Break Boom's Supersonic JetAeroXplorer recently spoke with Tristan Brandenburg, Boom Supersonic's Chief Test Pilot. In conversation, it became evident that in the months leading up to Overture's rollout, one of Boom's most complex challenges might not be in the wind tunnel, but in the cockpit.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 06, 2025How Aviation Professionals Stay Connected WorldwideAviation professionals need to stay connected and be reachable anytime, anywhere, and often thousands of feet in the air. From pilots and company executives to the air traffic controllers on the ground, stable and reliable communication is imperative.Read More →
NEWSNov 06, 2025Taiwan Lowers Minimum Pilot Age to 18, Raises Maximum to 65Taiwan is implementing transformative changes to its pilot certification regulations, lowering minimum ages and raising maximums, aiming to boost its aviation workforce amidst global pilot shortages. This shift seeks to align Taiwan with international standards and enhance recruitment strategies for local airlines.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 25, 20253 Risk Factors Every New Pilot Should Be More Vigilant AboutFlight schools prepare new pilots for check rides, cross-country navigation, and weather analysis, but there is another layer of learning that rarely appears in the syllabus. It is the awareness of risks that accumulate quietly in the background. Read More →
NEWSOct 31, 2024Spirit Airlines to Furlough 330 Pilots in Cost Cutting EffortSpirit Airlines has announced more pilots will be furloughed this January to free up debt. See what the airline is planning for the future and what other moves have been made over the past month.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 25, 2024How Much Does It Cost To Become a Pilot?Article covering how much it costs to become a pilot. Also covered are differences in cost between Part 61 and Part 141 schoolsRead More →
NEWSSep 09, 2024Air Canada Faces Operational Shutdown Amid Pilot Wage NegotiationsAir Canada (AC.TO) is on the verge of a significant operational shutdown as the airline struggles to reach an agreement with its pilots over wage increases. The airline's pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, are demanding salary hikes to bring them in line with their U.S. counterparts, who benefited from a surge in wages in 2023 during a global pilot shortage.
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NEWSSep 07, 2024Drunk British Airways Pilot Assaults 3 Crew Members During Layover; Suspended from AirlineBritish Airways (BA) first officer faces suspension following accusations of drunken assaults on three female crew members in Johannesburg.Read More →
