A Malaysian pilot is facing the possibility of the death penalty in Indonesia after authorities accused him of smuggling more than 70,000 ecstasy pills into the country following a flight from Kuala Lumpur.
Pilot Corner
PAN-PAN is the internationally recognized urgency signal used when an aircraft requires assistance but is not facing immediate danger.
While advanced fighter jets and bombers often dominate headlines, trained military pilots remain the foundation of every combat-ready air force.
In 2026, Air Canada pilot salaries rank among the highest in Canada following recent collective bargaining improvements.
Bangkok Airways pilots typically earn between THB 1.3 million and THB 5 million per year, depending on rank, experience and aircraft type.
SWISS suspends two pilots after crew reported them intoxicated at a Geneva crew hotel before an Airbus A220 flight.
A Delta captain loaded bags himself at Atlanta after a long delay left the ramp short-staffed, and passengers cheered.
In 2026, Scoot pilot salaries are competitive within the Asia-Pacific low-cost airline market.
KLM pilots join the Royal Netherlands Air Force as F-35 reservists as KLM and Defence deepen their strategic partnership.
In 2026, Air France pilot salaries remain among the most competitive in continental Europe.