Ensuring Flight Safety: The Influence Of Flight Manuals and Crew Training
Flight manuals and crew training have a greater influence on flight safety than regulatory certification.
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Southwest Airlines Says Its Scheduling Software Should Be Fixed Today
Southwest has shared that the scheduling problems from last December will be fixed today.
What Precautions Must Pilots Take When Operating In Extreme Heat?
Considerations for summer flying's unique set of challenges.
Fight Breaks Out Between Several Passengers On GOL Boeing 737 To Sao Paulo
This past Thursday, a fight occurred between two families on a GOL Airlines flight concerning a seating arrangement.
The Importance Of The Quick Reference Handbook In Modern Commercial Aviation
Insight on the QRH and how pilots use it.
A Brief Guide To Often-Heard But Seldom-Known Aviation Jargon
Definitions to industry terms that might be unclear to an outsider.
Can Air Traffic Controllers Become Pilots?
An insider's understanding of the industry is a significant advantage.
How Often Do Pilots Have To Spend Nights Away From Home?
Type of schedule, aircraft, and airline influence the answer.
How Many Hours & Cycles Do Pilots Amass In 12 Months?
The answer changes significantly depending on what plane a pilot flies.
China's CAAC Loosens Its Strict Flight Crew COVID-19 Policy
CAAC makes it easier for flight crews recovered from COVID to go back to duty, as the number of COVID-positive cases will inevitably surge in China.
A Pilot's Guide: The Importance of Seniority & How It Works
An explanation of the most important non-flying topic for professional pilots.
Early Starts, Late Finishes & Everything In Between: The World Of Pilot Schedules
A professional schedule that's (usually) up in the air.
On The Road: What Do Pilots Pack For Overnight Trips?
A life away from home is made easier by familiar items in my suitcase.
Previously Jailed Pivot Airlines Crew Is Back In Canada
The crew was away from home for eight months.
TSA To Take Over Known Crew Member (KCM) Screenings
The TSA will take over KCM screening and replace it with its own Expedited Crew Access program next year.
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Frontier Airlines To Open Crew Base At Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport
Frontier will open a new crew domicile at DFW starting in May.
Hong Kong Will No Longer Require Crew To Quarantine
The partial lifting of quarantine requirements will hopefully help enable Hong Kong to eventually return to its role as an international aviation hub.
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American Airlines Celebrates Bessie Coleman's Legacy With All-Black Female Crew
The airline flew a special flight in honor of the 100th anniversary of the first Black woman to get a pilot’s license.
How The Advent Of Glass Cockpits Reduced The Need For Flight Engineers
Technological advances in the cockpit enable modern aircraft to fly with two pilots, removing the need for a flight engineer.
Akasa Air Breaks The Norm With Crew Uniform
The airline revealed the first look of its cockpit and cabin crew on July 4th.