Air India has implemented a strict zero-tolerance alcohol policy for its pilots, mandating immediate termination for any pilot with a blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeding 0.02 grams during pre-flight tests. This decision follows a rise in alcohol test failures, with …
IndiGo Airlines has announced a 5% salary bonus for its pilots and cabin crew, following a record Q4 profit of ₹3,067 crore for FY2024-25. This bonus, echoing last year’s payout, recognizes the staff’s contributions to the airline’s post-pandemic recovery. Q4 …
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has grounded two IndiGo Airlines pilots following a harrowing incident involving flight 6E-2142 from Delhi to Srinagar, which encountered a severe hailstorm leading to multiple system failures. The aircraft descended rapidly at 8,500 …
Delta Air Lines Flight DL876 made an emergency landing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on February 24, 2025, after thick smoke filled the cabin shortly after takeoff. The Boeing 717 was bound for Columbia Metropolitan Airport when pilots detected smoke …
JetBlue Airways pilots are opposing a potential partnership with United Airlines, citing violations of contractual rights and lack of consultation from management. The Air Line Pilots Association warns that this alliance could threaten pilot job security and alter operations significantly. …
Emirates Airlines plans to recruit over 1,500 new pilots within the next two years as part of its strategic expansion to enhance its global operations. Since 2022, the airline has onboarded nearly 2,000 pilots and aims to increase its pilot …
Air Canada’s Boeing 787-9 recently took off with its landing gear intentionally extended, a maneuver guided by safety protocols in the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) due to missing door seals in the landing gear bay. This decision, while resulting in …
On April 28, 2025, American Airlines pilots declared a Mayday shortly after takeoff from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport due to smoke in the cockpit on flight AA2332, which was headed for Amarillo. The Airbus A320, carrying 96 people, returned safely …
On April 24, 2025, an American Airlines flight attendant tackled a female passenger attempting to access the cockpit during a two-hour delay on flight AA950 from São Paulo to New York. Frustrated with the wait, the passenger approached the open …
Finnair will furlough nearly 40 pilots for eight months, starting September 2025, due to an internal dispute with the SLL pilot union and a reduction in its wet-lease agreement with Qantas. This decision follows Qantas’s scaling back from two to …
