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 →
INFORMATIONALSep 04, 2024Flight Planning: How Pilots Decide Flight Routes and LengthArticle covering how pilots plan flights. Topics covered include great circle route, weather and winds.Read More →
NEWSAug 28, 2024American Airlines Passenger Suffers Severe Spinal Injuries; Blames Pilot's Hard LandingA man is suing American Airlines after a rough landing on a 2021 flight allegedly lead to harsh back injuries. See details of his lawsuit as well as how much money the man is seeking.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 24, 2024Jet 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 →
INFORMATIONALMar 19, 2024Understanding 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 →
NEWSJan 06, 2024Cathay Pacific's Rocky Runway: Pilot Shortage Threatens Hong Kong's Aviation IndustryHong 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 →
NEWSJul 18, 2023New Airline Riyadh Air Begins Recruitment, To Hire 700 PilotsRiyadh Air, a new airline in Saudi Arabia, plans to recruit 700 new pilots in order to plan for its takeoff in 2025. Due to pandemic restrictions being lifted, other airlines have also begun recruiting more members to its airlines.Read More →
NEWSJul 17, 2023United Airlines and Pilot Union Sign Massive New ContractFollowing in the footsteps of competitors United has finally signed a major pilot contract deal after four long years of negotiations. The deal not only raises pay but is set to provide a suite of other positive benefits to a pilot workforce still reeling from the effects of the pandemic. Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 05, 2023The Sky's the Limit: Exploring the Opportunities for Students in the Field of AviationAviation is a promising field for those students who dream of an exciting career in the sky. It's both romantic and rigorous at the same time. No wonder pilots are called the masters of the sky. But for them to be truly so, there must also be skilled teams on the ground to help ensure a quality flight. Let's take a look at the career opportunities for students in aviation.
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