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Let Experienced Pilots Fly, Inc. Files Lawsuit Against Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA)
Claims Allege Breach of the Duty Of Fair Representation NEWS RELEASE On January 27, 2024, Let Experienced Pilots Fly, Incorporated (LEPF), also known as the Raise the Pilot Age Coalition, filed a lawsuit against the
Stakeholders Commend Drone, AAM Measures in FAA Reauthorization Bill
After what has been months and felt like years, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 looks like it will finally be enacted into law, and drone, advanced air mobility (AAM),
FAA Reauthorization Bill Exempts Boeing 767 From 2028 Production Cutoff
The FAA reauthorization bill approved Wednesday by the U.S. House of Representatives includes language allowing Boeing an extra five years to produce 767 freighters for FedEx and UPS beyond the
FAA Reauthorization Passes House, Heads to Biden for Signature
The House voted Wednesday to pass the FAA five-year reauthorization bill and sent the legislation along to President Biden for signature ahead of the Friday deadline. The House vote was
Passing Your Private Pilot Check Ride Requires the Right Preparation
It has long been said that the private pilot certificate is a “license to learn” as it is the foundation of a person’s flying career. To take advantage of the
Senate Passes Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill
The U.S. Senate approved a five-year reauthorization of the FAA on Thursday, just one day ahead of its expiration date. The $105 billion bipartisan bill, dubbed the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership
This 2017 Diamond DA62 Is a Thoroughly Modern ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can
How to Ace an Airline Interview by Telling a Good Story
With the easing of the pilot shortage, many employers are starting to be more choosy about who they hire, and job-hunting and interviewing skills are once again becoming more important.
Congress Strikes Agreement on Long-Term FAA Reauthorization
U.S. Congress negotiators from the House of Representatives and the Senate agreed Monday on language of a long-term FAA reauthorization bill addressing potential safety breaches as well as consumer protections.
REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATION (@RAA) Publishes Report With Accurate Data About the ONGOING Pilot Shortage
In its quarterly
A New Mission to Break Down Barriers
Former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker is making headlines again, but this time he’s not explaining quarterly earnings reports on CNBC. Instead, the decorated airline executive is looking to attract
American Scales Back Pilot Hiring Plans
American is the latest U.S. carrier to detail slashed 2024 pilot hiring plans. The Fort Worth-based airline is slated to reduce hiring by roughly 40 percent in 2024 compared to
Pilot Shortage ‘Isn’t Real,’ ALPA Says
Following several years of record pilot hiring at U.S. airlines, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) is saying that there is a surplus of commercial aviators and that the pilot shortage
Is This the End of the Pilot Shortage?
Recent developments in the pilot hiring market have newbies wondering if this is the end of the pilot shortage. In this edition of V1 Rotate, FLYING contributor Sam Weigel brings
Pilot Coalition Sets the Record Straight With Facts About Raising the Pilot Retirement Age
Pilots set the record straight with the facts about raising the retirement age for airline pilots, the importance of mentorship on the flight deck, and keeping the US as the vanguard of air travel safety.
Merlin Advances Toward Autonomous Flight Tech STC with Simulator
Autonomous flight systems provider Merlin Labs is stepping up its quest for a supplemental type certificate (STC). The company on Wednesday announced it completed the build of its Certification System
Redbird, Recreational Aviation Foundation Partner to Boost Backcountry Flight Training
Redbird Flight Simulations and the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) have launched a new initiative that will foster the creation of training materials supporting recreational flying, including backcountry trips. “The pilot
After a Training Fail, What Comes Next?
There’s been a pronounced uptick over the past few months in online conversations about failing out of new hire airline training—usually at a regional airline. Part 121 carriers keep their
The Cautionary Tale of the Destruction of Meigs Field
Where were you on March 31, 2003, when the aviation world woke up to the news that Merrill C. Meigs Field in Chicago had been destroyed? I was at Sun