The United States Air Force remains far ahead with over 14,000 aircraft supported by approximately 37,000 pilots.
Pilot Corner
An Alaska Airlines flight from Liberia to Los Angeles was canceled after taxi due to customs timing issues, but it was the pilot’s unusual announcement that drew widespread attention.
A Lufthansa A350 aborted takeoff in Denver at high speed, triggering emergency response and raising questions about wind and performance limits.
First officers at AirAsia earn modest salaries compared to full-service and long-haul airlines, largely due to the airline’s low-cost model and short-haul operations.
Low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers now offer pilot salaries that can start near six figures and grow to more than $250,000 annually for experienced captains.
United Airlines Captain Chresten Wilson becomes the first woman to hold the airline’s top pilot seniority position, marking a historic milestone for women in aviation.
Police in the United Kingdom have arrested a pilot employed by British Airways (BA) following allegations that he secretly recorded intimate encounters with women and later shared the footage without consent.
Unlike traditional airline jobs, private jet pilot salaries vary widely depending on aircraft size, company structure, and pilot experience.
Fighter jet pilots represent one of the most elite and highly trained groups in global aviation.
SkyWest Airlines (OO) has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that two former pilots hacked its internal computer systems to steal confidential employee data.