Even if automated, having extra backups can guide pilots through critical phases of flight, especially during various approach conditions.

UK-based TUI Airways retired its final Boeing 767 aircraft. The particular aircraft in question has been operating for 40 years, and its retirement leaves the United Kingdom without any active passenger 767s. The TUI group has operated 35 Boeing 767 aircraft, distributed through three subsidiaries. 767s have flown for the airline and its predecessors for […]

Plans for a trial come as Spirit is facing a sharp drop in demand that is severely impacting its profits. The airline has halted pilot hiring.

More details have emerged regarding the off-duty Alaska pilot who attempted to shut off an aircraft while it was airborne.

The flight landed in Portland 51 minutes after departure, and passengers were rebooked onto other flights, the airline said.

A pilot shortage has quickly pivoted more to a captain shortage as many airlines struggle to fill vacancies and upgrade first officers.

Spirit is adding several new routes across the U.S., but is also removing a handful of flights in its 2024 schedule. Most notably, the carrier is expanding its presence in Boston.

Services will be offered daily and year-round onboard a Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Delta’s Atlanta hub. So far, Delta is the only U.S. airline to announce service.

How rest requirements work at both Part 121 and Part 135 carriers in the U.S., and what do they mean in the non airline world.

At the time of writing, Eastern has not commented on the suit, so we do not really know why exactly it demanded more money.