King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has completed his final scheduled Boeing 737 flight as a guest pilot for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), closing a unique chapter in European royal aviation history.
Pilot Corner
Singapore Airlines (SQ) is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading premium airlines, consistently recognised for its service quality, operational standards, and modern fleet.
A senior training leader at Boeing has highlighted the growing role of virtual training tools in shaping the next generation of pilots.
India’s Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has raised fresh concerns over the Air India (AI) Flight AI171 crash, suggesting a possible electrical disturbance may have triggered a critical failure during takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD), Ahmedabad.
Virgin Atlantic 787 crew reprimanded by JFK tower for switching frequency without clearance while taxiing near active runway 22R.
British Airways pilots narrowly reject pay restructuring proposal citing pension cuts and reduced Flying Pay Supplement. BALPA seeks talks.
In 2026, pilot salaries at Malaysia Airlines are competitive within Southeast Asia. While not as high as Middle Eastern carriers, the airline offers stable earnings, structured increments, and additional allowances linked to flying hours and international operations.
USAF seeks $9.9B for 1.1M flying hours in FY2027, a four-year high, but readiness gaps persist amid pilot shortages.
Air India First Officer dies of heart attack during crew rest in Bali after operating Delhi-Bali flight. No pre-existing condition reported.
United Airlines 787 pilot clashes with Newark ATC approach controller on UA995 from Brussels, requests manager’s phone number after landing.