Tag: pilots
STORIES Nov 13, 2025 The Hidden Pilot Problem That Could Make or Break Boom's Supersonic Jet AeroXplorer 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 →
INFORMATIONAL Nov 06, 2025 How Aviation Professionals Stay Connected Worldwide Aviation 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 →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 25, 2025 3 Risk Factors Every New Pilot Should Be More Vigilant About Flight 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 →
NEWS Oct 31, 2024 Spirit Airlines to Furlough 330 Pilots in Cost Cutting Effort Spirit 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 →
INFORMATIONAL Sep 25, 2024 How 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 schools Read More →
NEWS Sep 09, 2024 Air Canada Faces Operational Shutdown Amid Pilot Wage Negotiations Air 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. Read More →
NEWS Sep 07, 2024 Drunk British Airways Pilot Assaults 3 Crew Members During Layover; Suspended from Airline British Airways (BA) first officer faces suspension following accusations of drunken assaults on three female crew members in Johannesburg. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL May 24, 2024 Jet Setting With Ease: How Pilots Stay Connected Pilots are constantly on the move, whether in the cockpit, at the airport, or at a distant hotel. With all that traveling, pilots also have to stay connected with the outside world. The way pilots can do this is through esims.io Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Mar 19, 2024 Understanding Aviation Law for Pilots and Passengers Have you ever wondered what your right as a passenger are when flying? What rules do pilots and airlines have to follow? This article covers all that and more. Read More →
NEWS Jan 06, 2024 Cathay Pacific's Rocky Runway: Pilot Shortage Threatens Hong Kong's Aviation Industry Hong Kong's flagship carrier, Cathay Pacific, has faced turbulence over the holiday season, canceling over 80 flights since Christmas Eve. This has sparked concerns among passengers about potential disruptions and raised questions about underlying issues within the airline. Read More →