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fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Careers

Now the FAA says gamers are the answer to its air traffic controller shortage

The FAA is targeting gamers in a recruiting campaign to address air traffic controller shortages, despite ongoing training challenges.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Games

The FAA Wants To Recruit Gamers For Careers In Air Traffic Control

The FAA is recruiting video game players as potential air traffic controllers, highlighting their relevant skills and offering six-figure salaries.
Education
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

FAA sets records in effort to hire gamers as air traffic controllers

The FAA successfully recruited over 12,000 applicants by targeting gamers for air traffic controller positions.
Public health
fromEngadget
1 week ago

The FAA is encouraging gamers to get jobs in air traffic control

The FAA is targeting gamers in its recruitment for air traffic controllers due to a shortage of personnel.
Careers
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Now the FAA says gamers are the answer to its air traffic controller shortage

The FAA is targeting gamers in a recruiting campaign to address air traffic controller shortages, despite ongoing training challenges.
Games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

The FAA Wants To Recruit Gamers For Careers In Air Traffic Control

The FAA is recruiting video game players as potential air traffic controllers, highlighting their relevant skills and offering six-figure salaries.
#aviation
fromabc7.com
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Pilots killed in LaGuardia collision were young Canadians who had long dreamed of flying planes

US news
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
4 days ago

New video shows close call between plane, vehicle at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

An American Airlines pilot had to stop abruptly at Charlotte Douglas International Airport to avoid a collision with a vehicle on the taxiway.
NYC parents
fromabc7.com
3 weeks ago

Pilots killed in LaGuardia collision were young Canadians who had long dreamed of flying planes

Two young Canadian pilots died in a collision between their plane and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport.
#air-traffic-control
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Here's how US combat search-and-rescue crews save downed fighter pilots in the middle of a war

Air Force combat search-and-rescue, also known as CSAR, is the military's force dedicated to rescuing downed aircrew. Combat search-and-rescue missions are dangerous under the best of conditions, ideally on dark nights with no moonlight.
Roam Research
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

I'm Very Worried': Former Combat Fighter Pilot Breaks Down What Happens When a Pilot Ejects Like Over Iran

My immediate response is, or thought is, you know, really thinking of the families of this, of the aircrew here. Look, I have always felt like Iran it's a very big country. It's not the same as Iraq or Afghanistan.
US politics
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock's home

Army pilots' suspension lifted after hovering near Kid Rock's home during training; no investigation or punishment will occur.
#aviation-safety
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

That's Crazy': Midair Confusion as Pilot Told He's Not Speaking With Wrong Airport Tower While On Approach to Land

fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

FAA tightens safety rules for helicopters and planes around major airports

The FAA suspended visual separation procedures between helicopters and planes in congested airspace around major airports, requiring radar-based separation instead following a deadly collision and recent close calls.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
World news

Divert, turn back or fly around: what it's like to be a pilot when missiles start crossing your flight path

Commercial pilots navigating Middle East conflicts face unprecedented airspace congestion and routing chaos, requiring rapid decision-making with limited maneuvering options and heightened safety risks.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

That's Crazy': Midair Confusion as Pilot Told He's Not Speaking With Wrong Airport Tower While On Approach to Land

Austin
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Military helicopter crossed in front of SF United flight approaching SoCal airport: FAA

A military helicopter crossed in front of a United Airlines flight during landing, but both aircraft landed safely.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

FAA tightens safety rules for helicopters and planes around major airports

The FAA suspended visual separation procedures between helicopters and planes in congested airspace around major airports, requiring radar-based separation instead following a deadly collision and recent close calls.
#emergency-landing
SF parents
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: United Flight Out of SFO Had Near Miss With Helicopter

Antoine Watson received a lenient sentence for the involuntary manslaughter of 84-year-old Grandpa Vicha Ratanapakdee, upsetting the victim's family.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Rescue Helicopters Hit by Iranian Fire During Daring Mission to Find Downed Pilot

U.S. helicopters were fired upon during a rescue mission for a downed F-15E in Iran, with one crew member rescued and another missing.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Pilot killed in LaGuardia crash earned wings at Ontario college | CBC News

Two pilots were killed in a plane crash at LaGuardia Airport, identified as Antoine Forest and MacKenzie Gunther, a recent graduate of Seneca College.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Army suspends 2 helicopter crews that flew near Kid Rock's Nashville home

Two Apache helicopter crews have been suspended pending an investigation into their flight near Kid Rock's home.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Man convicted in shooting that could have caused LAPD helicopter crash

If that shot had just been a little bit further down, that aircraft would have fallen. A pilot and tactical officer were onboard the aircraft, which was hovering over a densely populated area at the time. The impact almost caused severe damage to the systems allowing the pilot to control the aircraft.
Los Angeles
#pilot-training
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The survival training that kicks in after a US pilot is shot down

Pilot survival training through ejection preparation is critical because improper body positioning during emergency ejection can cause severe injury or death, as demonstrated by a recent friendly-fire incident involving three F-15E Strike Eagles.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The survival training that kicks in after a US pilot is shot down

Pilot survival training through ejection preparation is critical because improper body positioning during emergency ejection can cause severe injury or death, as demonstrated by a recent friendly-fire incident involving three F-15E Strike Eagles.
Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Being an ambulance mechanic helps me give back'

Charlotte Stanford, LAS's first female mechanic, transitioned from corporate PR to apprenticeship, finding purpose in maintaining ambulances that save lives.
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Watch the moment pilot lands a plane on a TRAIN travelling at 75mph

Dario Costa landed a Zivko Edge 540 on a cargo train traveling at 75mph, briefly touching down then immediately taking off, requiring precise timing and aerodynamic control.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Russian school in London teaches pupils how to fly combat drones

A Russian embassy school in London teaches military skills including combat drone operation, weapons assembly, first aid, and protection against chemical, biological and radiological threats.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Flight Attendants and Pilots Use These 4 Phrases on Board to Signal Emergencies-Here's What to Listen For

Aviation crews use coded language like 'Code 300' and 'Angel' to discreetly communicate medical emergencies and deaths without causing passenger panic.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Airbus is making a new handheld tablet for helicopters to act as a hub for drone teams

"We were completely controlling the drone from the helicopter. For us, it's of course unique. Today, what we performed is a world first," Gerin-Roze told reporters on Thursday at the Singapore Airshow. The software is part of Airbus' contribution to the surging industry for drone wingmen, which the world's biggest aircraft manufacturers are betting will be the future of air warfare.
Gadgets
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

What a Bada**!' Pilot Praised for Ejecting Safely From Her Doomed Aircraft

A U.S. female F-15 pilot ejected safely after friendly fire from Kuwaiti forces shot down her jet, and a local Kuwaiti resident assisted her in the desert.
Science
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

30 Aircraft That Were Technological Marvels But Also Operational Headaches

Technological breakthroughs in advanced aircraft often produced unmatched capabilities but caused intense maintenance, logistics, and readiness challenges that undermined long-term operational effectiveness.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
#drone-warfare
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

10 Mistakes Passengers Make That Can Ruin Their Flight Before It Starts, According to a Flight Attendant

If there's one group of people you can count on to have valuable travel tips and tricks, it's flight attendants. Not only do they have to pack carry-on luggage for week-long trips smartly, but they've also mastered how to fly comfortably since the plane is basically their office. Flight attendant Karen Young has been in the business for more than 45 years and knows all the do's and don'ts of flying - including in-flight travel essentials you're most likely forgetting and what not to wear on the plane.
Travel
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The Army's new drone competition is really a talent hunt. It's scouting out what makes a top drone pilot.

The Army uses competitions to identify and select specialized drone operators with specific aptitudes instead of broadly training all soldiers to pilot unmanned aircraft.
US news
fromABC13 Houston
2 months ago

NASA says plane's 'mechanical issue' results in 'gear-up landing' at Houston-area airport

A NASA aircraft performed a gear-up belly landing at Ellington Field, causing sparks and runway closure; all crew are safe and an investigation will follow.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

West Coast Marines want to train 500 new drone pilots a year in a crash course on everything from flying to explosions

Marines run a 15-day drone pilot course training aerial navigation, attack drone operation, and safe explosive payload preparation, aiming to certify 500 operators annually.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Arizona Dept. of Public Safety helicopter crash kills pilot and trooper during shooter response

An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crashed while responding to an active shooter, killing the pilot and a trooper/paramedic; the suspect was taken into custody.
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