‘Sounds Like You Need to Be Replaced’: San Diego ATC Gets Angry at United and Southwest Pilots
A ground controller at San Diego International Airport (SAN) traded insults with multiple airline pilots during a busy morning taxi […]
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Boeing 737 MAX 7 Nears FAA Certification by End of July 2026
Boeing is expected to secure Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for the 737 MAX 7 before the end of July
How Often Do Commercial Airliners Fly With Only One Passenger? Here’s What We Know
A United Airlines (UA) flight from Cincinnati to Chicago on July 4, 2026, carried exactly one passenger on a Boeing
Boom Supersonic’s Overture Among Jets to Benefit as FAA Proposal Allows Mach 1+ Flights Without Sonic Booms
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a new rule on June 30, 2026, that would end the United States’ 53-year-old
How Much Do Private Pilots Make?
Private pilots in the United States operate under a specific legal framework that separates recreational flying from paid professional work.
New Anti-Intrusion Cockpit Barriers Debut on American Airlines Jets
American Airlines (AA), one of the largest carriers in terms of fleet size, began using anti-terror cockpit barricades across its
Not Turbulence? Flight Attendants Explain Why the Seat Belt Sign Comes On
Flight attendants have openly admitted that the fasten seat belt sign does not always mean turbulence is ahead. View from
How Airlines Really Make Money Beyond Ticket Sales
IATA’s June 2025 industry outlook projects total 2025 airline revenues at a record USD 979 billion, yet total expenses at
Inside The US Pilot Shortage Crisis And Training Pipeline Pressure
The commercial aviation industry has reached a critical turning point. Workforce forecasts by Oliver Wyman project 2026 as the peak
Embraer Praetor 600E Wins Triple Certification, Debuts Smart Window™ for Intercontinental Flights
Embraer has secured simultaneous certification for its next-generation Praetor 600E business jet from Brazil’s ANAC, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration