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As Conflict Widens, Pilots Navigate Missiles, Drones And Mental Stress
Airline pilots have faced escalating risks in recent years, from drone incursions to flight paths squeezed by conflict. Now US-Israeli attacks on Iran are making the skies even more perilous and ratcheting up the pressure on those flying through them
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Pilots' Body Urges Withdrawal Of Extended Boeing 787 Flight Duty Hours
India's aviation regulator has allowed an extension of flight duty hours for select Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from the country's pilots' association, citing serious safety and fatigue concerns.
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"It Hurts So Bad": Father Of American Airlines Pilot Killed In Crash
The 28-year-old pilot of the American Airlines passenger plane, which collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday, was looking forward to marrying his fiance this year, his father said.
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Turkish Airlines Pilot Dies Mid-Flight, Forcing Emergency Landing
A Turkish Airlines pilot died after collapsing mid-flight, forcing the Turkish national carrier to make an emergency landing in New York, the airline said on Wednesday.
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"I Made A Big Mistake": Former Alaska Airlines Pilot Who Tried To Shut Down Plane's Engines
He attributed his actions to a mental breakdown, stating that he had been struggling with depression and had ingested psychedelic mushrooms 48 hours before the incident.
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Watch: Pilot Aborts Takeoff After Smoke Billows From Tyres
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after the pilots mentioned experiencing "multiple blown tyres."
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Video: United Airlines Pilot Caught Repairing Plane's Window Moments Before Takeoff
Kristin Gallant shared a video on her Instagram stories that shows the flight's pilot fixing the interior side of one window.
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Delta Pilot Gets 10 Months in Jail After Trying To Fly Plane While Drunk
He was also found to have two bottles of Jagermeister in his carry-on luggage, one of which was half full.
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Watch: Pilot Makes Sweet Announcement During His First Flight With Baby Daughter On Board
"The good news is 90 per cent of the time she is very giggly. The bad news is 10 per cent of the time she has some serious pipes," the pilot warned.
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Pilot's Foot Gets Stuck In Moving Walkway At US Airport, Leading To Injury And Lawsuit
Due to the fall in November 2022, he sustained injuries to his foot and shoulder, necessitating physical therapy and resulting in missed work.
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Japan Airlines Pilot Had No "Visual Contact" With Other Plane Before Collision
Pilots on a Japan Airlines plane that burst into flames just after all 379 passengers and crew escaped had no "visual contact" with the other aircraft in the collision, the airline said Thursday.
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Off-Duty US Pilot Tried To Shut Down Plane's Engines Mid-Flight
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who was sitting in a cockpit jump seat on a US commercial flight has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to shut down the plane's engines in flight.
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Legal Move Against Pilots, Not Regulator Or Ministry, Akasa Air Clarifies
Facing headwinds due to pilot exits, Akasa Air on Friday said it had approached the Delhi High Court seeking interpretation and clarification with respect to mandatory notice period requirements for pilots.
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US Pilot Flies From Tokyo To Texas To Reunite 9-Year-Old Girl With Her Lost Doll
The girl's beloved American Girl doll, Beatrice, went missing after a family trip.
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Pilot's Heartfelt Announcement For Flight Attendant Mother Makes Internet Cry Happy Tears
In a video shared by United Airlines, the pilot shared his happiness about being on the same flight as his mother and expressed gratitude to her.
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As Conflict Widens, Pilots Navigate Missiles, Drones And Mental Stress
Airline pilots have faced escalating risks in recent years, from drone incursions to flight paths squeezed by conflict. Now US-Israeli attacks on Iran are making the skies even more perilous and ratcheting up the pressure on those flying through them
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Pilots' Body Urges Withdrawal Of Extended Boeing 787 Flight Duty Hours
India's aviation regulator has allowed an extension of flight duty hours for select Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from the country's pilots' association, citing serious safety and fatigue concerns.
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"It Hurts So Bad": Father Of American Airlines Pilot Killed In Crash
The 28-year-old pilot of the American Airlines passenger plane, which collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday, was looking forward to marrying his fiance this year, his father said.
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Turkish Airlines Pilot Dies Mid-Flight, Forcing Emergency Landing
A Turkish Airlines pilot died after collapsing mid-flight, forcing the Turkish national carrier to make an emergency landing in New York, the airline said on Wednesday.
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"I Made A Big Mistake": Former Alaska Airlines Pilot Who Tried To Shut Down Plane's Engines
He attributed his actions to a mental breakdown, stating that he had been struggling with depression and had ingested psychedelic mushrooms 48 hours before the incident.
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Watch: Pilot Aborts Takeoff After Smoke Billows From Tyres
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after the pilots mentioned experiencing "multiple blown tyres."
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Video: United Airlines Pilot Caught Repairing Plane's Window Moments Before Takeoff
Kristin Gallant shared a video on her Instagram stories that shows the flight's pilot fixing the interior side of one window.
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Delta Pilot Gets 10 Months in Jail After Trying To Fly Plane While Drunk
He was also found to have two bottles of Jagermeister in his carry-on luggage, one of which was half full.
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Watch: Pilot Makes Sweet Announcement During His First Flight With Baby Daughter On Board
"The good news is 90 per cent of the time she is very giggly. The bad news is 10 per cent of the time she has some serious pipes," the pilot warned.
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Pilot's Foot Gets Stuck In Moving Walkway At US Airport, Leading To Injury And Lawsuit
Due to the fall in November 2022, he sustained injuries to his foot and shoulder, necessitating physical therapy and resulting in missed work.
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Japan Airlines Pilot Had No "Visual Contact" With Other Plane Before Collision
Pilots on a Japan Airlines plane that burst into flames just after all 379 passengers and crew escaped had no "visual contact" with the other aircraft in the collision, the airline said Thursday.
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Off-Duty US Pilot Tried To Shut Down Plane's Engines Mid-Flight
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who was sitting in a cockpit jump seat on a US commercial flight has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to shut down the plane's engines in flight.
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Legal Move Against Pilots, Not Regulator Or Ministry, Akasa Air Clarifies
Facing headwinds due to pilot exits, Akasa Air on Friday said it had approached the Delhi High Court seeking interpretation and clarification with respect to mandatory notice period requirements for pilots.
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US Pilot Flies From Tokyo To Texas To Reunite 9-Year-Old Girl With Her Lost Doll
The girl's beloved American Girl doll, Beatrice, went missing after a family trip.
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Pilot's Heartfelt Announcement For Flight Attendant Mother Makes Internet Cry Happy Tears
In a video shared by United Airlines, the pilot shared his happiness about being on the same flight as his mother and expressed gratitude to her.
