pilots

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News February 9, 2015

TransAsia pilots face test on dealing with engine failure

(Reuters) – Pilots at Taiwan’s TransAsia Airways are being tested on how they handle an engine failure and subsequent emergency, days after the fatal…

Civilian aviation news January 15, 2015

Pilots say further Lufthansa strikes likely in coming weeks

(Reuters) – German pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) said on Thursday that it is likely to call for further strikes at Lufthansa as a long-running…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News December 2, 2014

Lufthansa pilot strike extends to long-haul flights

(Reuters) – Pilots at Deutsche Lufthansa AG extended their latest two-day stoppage on Tuesday, grounding long-haul flights in addition to domestic and European routes and…

General Aviation News, Military Aviation News November 17, 2014

Airbus Helicopters welcomes approval of new aircrew training system EC135 T2+ helicopter the “ideal training platform” for new Army, Navy pilots

Airbus Helicopters has welcomed the Australian Government’s formal approval of a new Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Under the…

General Aviation News October 22, 2014

AW609 Test Pilots Receive Iven C. Kincheloe Award

Finmeccanica – AgustaWestland announced that three of its AW609 test pilots have received from the Society of Experimental Test Pilots the prestigious Iven C. Kincheloe…

General Aviation News July 30, 2014

Boeing Forecasts Rising Demand for Commercial Pilots and Technicians

1.1 million new airline pilots, technicians needed worldwide over next 20 years Asia Pacific, Middle East show strongest demand, most rapid growth OSHKOSH, Wis., July…

Civilian aviation news May 2, 2014

French union calls off potentially damaging pilots’ strike

(AFP) A potentially damaging French pilots’ strike has been called off at the last minute, the union organising the work stoppage said Friday, just days…

Civilian aviation news April 2, 2014

Lufthansa pilots start three-day strike over early retirement

(Reuters) – Lufthansa pilots started a walkout on Wednesday that has prompted the German carrier to cancel about 3,800 flights, in what could become one…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News February 10, 2014

Pilots often head to wrong airports, reports show

(AP) — Do you know the way to San Jose? Quite a few airline pilots apparently don’t. On at least 150 flights, including one involving…

Civilian aviation news November 19, 2013

Boeing Forecasts Increased Demand for Airline Pilots in Middle East

– 40,000 new pilots needed to support projected airplane deliveries – Demand for maintenance technicians in the region also strong DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov….

Military Aviation News October 11, 2013

New tablet computers give Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer pilots vital information at their fingertips

Pilots of the world’s most successful and proven training aircraft, Hawk, will have vital information at their fingertips thanks to new tablet computers fitted by…

Civilian aviation news September 30, 2013

American Airlines to recruit and hire 1,500 pilots over five years

(Reuters) – American Airlines plans to hire 1,500 pilots over the next five years as it expands international flying and takes delivery of new planes,…

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