A mid-air travel dispute on a Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) route has triggered widespread debate after a comedian publicly criticized American Airlines (AA) as he claimed two uniformed pilots were assigned his purchased first-class seats.
Pilot Corner
First officers at WestJet in 2026 receive a base annual salary that typically starts around CAD 120,000 per year for newer pilots on narrow-body operations.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing to formally study competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) in 2026, even as global regulators accelerate adoption of the model.
Jet2.com (LS) has reopened applications for its fully funded Jet2FlightPath pilot training programme for 2026, offering at least 60 aspiring aviators the opportunity to qualify without covering training costs that typically exceed £100,000.
The long-running case known as the British Airways (BA) Killer has returned to national attention as renewed parole discussions provoke widespread anger and fear.
Two American pilots remain imprisoned after Guinean authorities detained them during a routine refueling stop despite reported landing clearance.
In 2025, Alaska Airlines offered pilots competitive compensation that is among the strongest in the U.S. regional and legacy airline market.
Authorities in Taiwan have opened an investigation into two pilots from EVA Air (BR) after they declared a mayday distress call during an operational disruption at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Across Europe, fighter jet pilot salaries in 2026 continue to vary widely, reflecting national defence budgets, economic strength, and long-standing military pay structures.
US Air Force fighter pilot salary is built from multiple components that together form total compensation