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Study Says 77% Of Airline Pilots Fall Asleep In The Cockpit—But Planned Naps Were Allowed
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Study Says 77% Of Airline Pilots Fall Asleep In The Cockpit—But Planned Naps Were Allowed

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A new European pilot fatigue survey has produced headlines claiming that three out of four pilots fell asleep in the cockpit. But the question also counted pilots who were nodding off or fighting to keep their eyes open.…

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Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed during training sortie, collision caught on camera
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Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed during training sortie, collision caught on camera

The Indian Express·6 days ago
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The incident follows a similar crash in May that killed two pilots in northern Philippines. Another SF-260 aircraft crashed during a training flight in 2023, killing two pilots.

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2 Air Force pilots eject from training jet in Texas
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2 Air Force pilots eject from training jet in Texas

The Hill News·Ryan J. Karlin·7 days ago
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Two Air Force pilots safely ejected from their aircraft near San Antonio on Thursday because of potential issues with their landing gear. The pilots — who were part of a training program at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in Texas — received indications…

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F-16 pilots protected bombers over Iran, then flew home on fumes.
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F-16 pilots protected bombers over Iran, then flew home on fumes.

All Content from Business Insider·Kelsey Baker·5 months ago
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Air Force award documents reveal how six F-16 pilots escorted B-2 bombers into Iran, for Midnight Hammer, and returned home nearly out of gas.

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The Night Witches: The Female Nazi Hunters of WWII
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The Night Witches: The Female Nazi Hunters of WWII

kottke.org·Jason Kottke·6 months ago
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The Night Witches were an all-female Soviet bomber regiment that attacked Nazi forces during World War II. An attack technique of the night bombers involved idling the engine near the targ

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Delta’s Internal Summer Plan To Stop Cancellations Snowballing: More Pilots, Fewer Flights
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Delta’s Internal Summer Plan To Stop Cancellations Snowballing: More Pilots, Fewer Flights

View from the Wing·Gary Leff·6 months ago
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When disruptions hit, pilot availability, crew scheduling, fleet readiness, and a too-tight schedule can turn delays into waves of cancellations — so Delta is adding reserves, trimming flights, and rebuilding operational slack.

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This Is Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Fly, According to a Pilot Who Lands at One of the World's Most Difficult Airports
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This Is Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Fly, According to a Pilot Who Lands at One of the World's Most Difficult Airports

Travel + Leisure·6 months ago
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From Travel + Leisure | Travel Reviews, News, Guides and Tips: This Is Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Fly, According to a Pilot Who Lands at One of the World's Most Difficult Airports

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Southwest Pilots Sued Boeing Because They Couldn’t Fly The 737 MAX For 20 Months
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Southwest Pilots Sued Boeing Because They Couldn’t Fly The 737 MAX For 20 Months

View from the Wing·Gary Leff·6 months ago
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Passengers sued Boeing and Southwest over the 737 MAX because they feared flying it. Southwest pilots sued Boeing for the opposite reason: they say Boeing’s misrepresentations put the MAX into their contract, then the 20-month grounding cost them millions…

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Ukrainian pilots train to fly without GPS, prepare for Russian jamming
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Ukrainian pilots train to fly without GPS, prepare for Russian jamming

Business Insider·Jake Epstein·6 months ago
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From Business Insider: Ukraine's future F-16 fighter pilots are learning to fly without GPS as Russian jamming complicates air combat

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American Airlines Pilots Open To Takeover Talks, Say “Any Path Forward” Is On The Table
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American Airlines Pilots Open To Takeover Talks, Say “Any Path Forward” Is On The Table

Live and Let's Fly·Matthew Klint·6 months ago
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American Airlines pilots say takeover talks are happening and “any path forward” is on the table, signaling growing internal frustration.

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