In 2025-26, ANA remains a highly desirable airline for pilots prioritising stability, structured training, and predictable salary progression.
Pilot Corner
The U.S. Air Force is inviting contractors to support foreign pilot training across combat and transport roles using mixed aircraft and simulators.
Washington has become the focal point of a quiet but consequential shift in US aviation policy as lawmakers move a must-pass funding bill to avoid a January 30 government shutdown.
US private jet pilot salaries explained with aircraft-based pay ranges and clear comparisons to airline pilot earnings.
CAE estimates that commercial aviation alone will need 267,000 new pilots over the next decade, with Asia-Pacific accounting for the largest share due to rapid traffic growth and fleet expansion.
Here is a look at how much pilots are paid, the benefits they enjoy, and the requirements one must fulfill to be hired by the carrier.
In March 2024, a United Airlines (UA) Boeing 737 MAX 8 experienced a runway excursion at Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH), ending partially off the paved surface and onto the surrounding grass.
An Alaska Airlines (AS) pilot filed a high-profile lawsuit against Boeing. The case stems from a midair fuselage failure on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 shortly after departure from Portland International Airport (PDX), raising fresh questions about accountability in aircraft manufacturing.
In-flight theft remains a quiet but persistent concern in commercial aviation, particularly on long-haul routes where passengers sleep and personal belongings sit unattended.
Ukraine remains at the center of a rapidly expanding military aviation training effort as the country continues to fight an ongoing war while preparing for long-term air force modernization. Ukraine reported that it trained nearly 100 cadet pilots during 2025.