Flight attendants' behaviour can show if the pilot is worried about the plane
Watching flight attendants while cruising at 30,000 feet is a good way to freak yourself out and potentially glean some clues about what is going…
More than 50 pilot whales die after mass stranding in Australia | Wildlife News
Volunteers working to save nearly 100 beached whales in Australia, but more than half have died. Volunteers worked frantically for a second day to save…
Court date set for jailed ex-pilot Daniel Duggan to fight US extradition over claims he trained Chinese pilots
The wife of former US marine pilot Daniel Duggan says the impact of his ongoing incarceration on their family is "horrendous".Key points:Daniel Duggan's extradition hearing is set…
Pilot dies after small plane crashes into New Mexico home, setting it afire
U.S. News // 2 hours ago Alabama firefighter dies less than week after Birmingham fire station shooting July 18 (UPI) -- A firefighter who was…
Ukraine F-16 fighter pilot training to start soon in Romania | Weapons News
Ukraine’s defence minister says he hopes training lasts no longer than 6 months so fighter planes can be in combat against Russia soon. The training…
Pilot calls in police over 30 'drunk' Brits on flight from Bristol to Spain
The situation became so out of control on the Ryanair plane that the crew had to request a police presence at the airport in Alicante…
‘Not afraid’: The Texas pilot flying patients to abortions | Human Rights
It was summer, midday and hot when the girl arrived at the tiny regional airport. She appeared to be 14 or 15, although she could…
Rex Airlines forecast $35 million in losses for financial year citing worldwide industry issues
Rex Airlines, Australia's largest regional and domestic airline operator, has forecast a loss of $35 million for the financial year --- a surprising downturn following earlier…
U.S.-trained Ukrainian pilot who died in combat had been eager to get back into the fight
“For most foreign pilots, it’s a dream come true, U.S.-funded language training and flight school,” said retired Air Force Col. Jeffrey Fischer, a former senior…
'I'm a pilot – passengers should avoid booking seats at the back of the plane'
Airline pilot Patrick Smith has shared his top travel tips for flying, including what seats to chose if you're worried about turbulence and want to…
New Zealand pilot kidnapping exposes Indonesia’s Papua ‘hotspot’ | Politics News
When Phillip Mehrtens landed his single-propeller Pilatus plane on the runway in Paro in the highlands of Papua, it was supposed to be a quick…
Off Key West, Navy pilot safely ejects after ditching jet in Straits of Florida
A U.S. Navy pilot was rescued from the waters off Key West Wednesday after ejecting from an F-5 Tiger II training aircraft like the one…
American Airlines pilot union reaches tentative deal
1/4 The union representing American Airlines pilots reached a tentative agreement on a new labor deal Friday. The agreement would avoid any sort of work…
New video shows NZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens alive and well nearly three months after being kidnapped by West Papua separatists
A New Zealand pilot being held hostage in Indonesia's remote Papua region says the Indonesian Army has been dropping bombs in the area where a separatist…
Rex Airlines cuts regional flights blaming pilot, engineer and parts shortages
Rex Airlines has blamed pilot, engineer and parts shortages for its decision to cut flights on nine regional routes across four states. Key points:Rex has cut flights…
'I'm a private jet pilot – one passenger banned staff from looking them in the eye'
A private jet pilot has recalled how the flight attendant she was working with came into the cockpit and ask if the pilot could leave…
I’m a pilot – I bought an airplane catering truck then turned it into a gorgeous tiny home
A PILOT has revealed how he turned an airplane catering truck into a mobile tiny home – and it only took a few months. Mark…
Papua rebels ambush Indonesian troops looking for kidnapped pilot | News
Armed separatists say they attacked soldiers as army was searching for a captured New Zealand pilot. Separatists in Indonesia’s Papua region say they have killed…
Pilot reveals common mistakes everyone makes that actually slows down boarding
Pilot Patrick Smith believes one of the most common blunders travellers make is rushing to the gate when boarding is announced, and he has urged…
Pilot explains what goes on in the cockpit when severe turbulence strikes
Veteran Air Canada Dreamliner captain Doug Morris, who recently wrote This Is Your Captain Speaking, explained why pilots can't avoid areas of turbulence even when…