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An off-duty pilot stepped in to help fly a Boeing 737 after the first officer fell ill mid-flight

An off-duty pilot successfully assisted in safely landing a flight after the first officer became ill mid-flight.
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Fully autonomous planes could be coming to a flight near you-and that's not a good thing

Aircraft manufacturers are pursuing increasing automation, potentially reducing pilot numbers, but safety must prioritize keeping traditional pilot roles intact.

Joby Aviation receives FAA approval for flight academy

Joby Aviation is advancing towards launching commercial electric air taxi services with key certifications for pilot training and safety management.

Fully autonomous planes could be coming to a flight near you-and that's not a good thing

Aircraft manufacturers are pursuing increasing automation, potentially reducing pilot numbers, but safety must prioritize keeping traditional pilot roles intact.

Joby Aviation receives FAA approval for flight academy

Joby Aviation is advancing towards launching commercial electric air taxi services with key certifications for pilot training and safety management.
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#ukraine

Ukraine: Zelenskyy says F-16 combat jets already in use DW 08/04/2024

Ukraine deployed F-16 jets for defense against Russia; more needed for pilots' training.

Getting more F-16s is only half the battle. Ukraine also desperately needs to be training more pilots.

Ukraine requires additional trained pilots to establish a reliable F-16 fighter fleet as current training bottlenecks jeopardize effectiveness.

New French Mirage fighter jets could help Ukraine skirt one of the biggest roadblocks for the F-16 program

France will send Mirage jets to Ukraine and train its pilots, providing vital support amid delays in F-16 training programs.

Ukraine isn't flying the most dangerous missions with its F-16s because the pilots are still new to the fighter, US general says

Ukraine's F-16s are currently used in less dangerous air-defense missions due to pilot inexperience.

Ukraine: Zelenskyy says F-16 combat jets already in use DW 08/04/2024

Ukraine deployed F-16 jets for defense against Russia; more needed for pilots' training.

Getting more F-16s is only half the battle. Ukraine also desperately needs to be training more pilots.

Ukraine requires additional trained pilots to establish a reliable F-16 fighter fleet as current training bottlenecks jeopardize effectiveness.

New French Mirage fighter jets could help Ukraine skirt one of the biggest roadblocks for the F-16 program

France will send Mirage jets to Ukraine and train its pilots, providing vital support amid delays in F-16 training programs.

Ukraine isn't flying the most dangerous missions with its F-16s because the pilots are still new to the fighter, US general says

Ukraine's F-16s are currently used in less dangerous air-defense missions due to pilot inexperience.
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Harvard cadet set to soar - Harvard Gazette

Faith Schmidt is a third-generation military member who received a pilot slot in the Air Force, continuing her family's legacy of service.

Meet the trainees paying $136,000 to become the next generation of airline pilots

Skyborne is poised to meet the growing demand for pilots amid a projected global shortage due to pandemic-induced layoffs and retirements.

Why Did a Pilot Crash a Passenger Jet Into the French Alps?

Extreme mental health disorders can lead to catastrophic acts of violence, as seen in the Germanwings crash.
Craving notoriety is common among mass shooters and perpetrators of large-scale violence.

The One Thing That Wrecks Ukraine's F16's Air Force

F-16s are ideal for Ukraine, but pilot training is a major bottleneck.
Ukraine's pilot pipeline is limited, with only about 20 pilots being trained this year.
Training and maintaining F-16s require time, resources, and infrastructure, which can't be rushed.

The FAA is investigating a new incident involving a Boeing 737 Max 8 jet in midair

A Boeing 737 Max 8 experienced a rare Dutch roll mid-flight but landed safely, prompting an FAA investigation.
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