STORIESApr 12, 2026Opinion: What Aviation Can Learn from Theme ParksDuring my time working in Environmental Health and Safety at SeaWorld, I saw how much coordination occurs behind the scenes to keep attractions and performances operating safely, all while ensuring guest satisfaction. In this article, I identify similarities between these operations and the aviation industry.Read More →
NEWSApr 07, 2026HondaJet Safety Report Reveals High Winds Led to Runway ExcursionFederal investigators have concluded that a flight crew’s decision to land a HondaJet HA-420 in conditions exceeding its design limitations was the primary cause of a substantial damage-inducing runway excursion. Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 02, 20265 Resume Mistakes That Can Hurt Pilot Job ApplicationsWriting an impressive pilot resume requires a delicate balance. If you want to give yourself the best chance of progressing to the interview stage with your pilot applications, take note of these common mistakes.Read More →
STORIESApr 01, 2026The Cockpit’s Next Revolution: When the Co-Pilot Is a ComputerArtificial intelligence has existed for nigh on 70 years. But what if it assumed the role of one of the most highly trained professions in the world?Read More →
NEWSMar 21, 2026JetBlue Pilots Launch Legal Challenge Against United Alliance Over Job Security RisksLabor relations at JetBlue Airways reached a critical boiling point this week as the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) filed a federal lawsuit to halt parts of the carrier’s expanding "Blue Sky" partnership with United Airlines.Read More →
NEWSFeb 14, 2026FAA Ends DEI-Driven Pilot Selection Processes in Favor of Merit-Based Pilot HiringThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a mandatory directive requiring all United States commercial airlines to certify that their pilot hiring processes are conducted on an exclusively merit-based basis.Read More →
NEWSJan 30, 2026Probe Into Catastrophic Air India Flight 171 Crash Leans Toward Deliberate Pilot Action Despite New Whistleblower ClaimsIn a significant and controversial shift for the global aviation community, investigators probing the June 2025 crash of Air India Flight AI171 are now focusing on deliberate pilot intervention as the primary cause of the disaster. Read More →
INFORMATIONALJan 13, 2026Student Education as a Pathway to an Aviation CareerExplore how to become a pilot through aviation degree programs and flight school. Learn about requirements, costs, and career options.Read More →
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 →
