DALLAS- In a significant development, the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) has officially filed a request with the National Mediation Board (NMB) to be released from mediation, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing contract negotiations and a possible strike.
Pilot Corner
“On Sunday, June 25, 2023, an Air India pilot refused to continue flying an Air India flight from London to Delhi after making an emergency landing in Jaipur airport due to bad weather conditions.
As the aviation industry faces a significant shortage of pilots, airlines such as Southwest (WN), United Airlines (UA), and Delta Air Lines (DL) are grappling with finding a solution to the ongoing challenge, and FAA Reauthorization Bill can be the solution.
In a remarkable display of expertise and composure, an off-duty Air Canada (AC) pilot came to the rescue when one of the pilots onboard an Air Canada jet airliner fell incapacitated during a domestic flight.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken strict action against TATA-owned Air India (AI) pilot for a serious breach of safety protocols in the Cockpit.
Boeing, among the world’s leading aerospace companies, has declared a major investment in India, signalling its commitment to supporting the country’s aviation industry.
Capt. Luis “Louie” Castillo (Father) had an unforgettable moment last October when he offered his son, Luis Castillo Jr., a job as a commercial airline pilot for United Airlines (UA).
The United States (US) pilot union opposes the New Retirement Age Law, increasing the required pilot age from 65 to 67.
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) Board of Directors has cancelled the 24-hour picket originally scheduled for June 15.
Middle East Carrier Emirates Flight Training Academy’s latest addition to its fleet, three new Diamond aircraft, has taken flight.