FAA Urged to Regulate Cosmic Radiation Exposure for Crews
A NASEM report identifies cosmic radiation as a significant occupational hazard, urging the FAA to implement mandatory tracking for flight crews.
Jul 2, 20264 min
Safety
Flair Airlines Reaches 3-Year Tentative Pact With Pilots
Flair Airlines and the Air Line Pilots Association have reached a three-year tentative agreement covering 270 pilots following 10 months of negotiations.
Jun 19, 20264 min
Airlines
Merlin Pilot Targets Part 25 Cargo with New AI System
Merlin, Inc. has launched its Merlin Pilot autonomous system for heavy cargo aircraft to address global pilot shortages through reduced crew operations.
May 21, 20264 min
Technology
Delta Cancels 219 Flights Amid Pilot Staffing Meltdown
Delta Air Lines canceled 219 flights as pilot open trip acceptance plummeted from 37% to 2%, leading to widespread passenger disruption.
May 9, 20265 min
Airlines
Airbus Delays A220 Cockpit Barrier, JetBlue Seeks FAA Exemption
Airbus will miss the FAA's cockpit barrier deadline for the A220, prompting JetBlue to request a 12-month installation exemption due to delays.
May 4, 20264 min
Regulatory
American Airlines' New Scheduling App Sparks Senior Pilot Revolt
American Airlines' new scheduling app, which bypasses seniority, has angered senior pilots, fueling a movement to overthrow their union leadership.
Apr 19, 20265 min
Business
FAA Mandates 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorders on New Aircraft
The FAA has issued a final rule requiring new aircraft to have 25-hour cockpit voice recorders, aligning U.S. standards with international safety norms.
Apr 6, 20264 min
Safety
Spirit Airlines Recalls 500 Pilots Amid Chapter 11 Restructuring
Spirit Airlines recalled 500 furloughed pilots to address high attrition as it prepares to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this summer.
Mar 12, 20265 min
Business