Pilots

The number of female airline transport pilots (ATPs) in the U.S. exceeded 5% for the first time in 2023, setting a new record.

David Harris, the first African American pilot to fly a commercial airliner for a major U.S. carrier, died Saturday at the age of 89.

The union representing some 5,800 pilots at FedEx Express has asked the National Mediation Board to be officially released from mediation.

According to a CNBC report, the Chicago-based carrier will pause new hire classes in May and June, citing delivery delays at Boeing. 

The airlines jointly terminated the proposed merger after a federal court blocked it. Now, pilots at both airlines are planning to re-negotiate contracts.

Airline pilot retirement send-offs are often met with plenty of fanfare, but one captain took his retirement party to a whole new level.

Southwest is the latest airline to adjust its pilot hiring plans in 2024. The Dallas-based airline is pausing all new hire classes this year.

Ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant announced a new partnership with Berry Aviation to expand its pilot recruitment pipeline.

Etihad Airways announced on Wednesday that its pilots have received regulatory approval to operate both the Airbus A350 and A380 aircraft interchangeably

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have sent a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker expressing concern over the agency’s “approach to ensuring aviation professionals can obtain mental healthcare in a timely and efficient manner.”