Why some UPS pilots still aren’t flying months after fatal crash

Months after a deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, some MD‑11 pilots remain grounded as the fleet retires and crews retrain for new aircraft.
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According to pilots, these 5 airports have the most dangerous runways in the world

Pilots often share stories of runways that test their skills to the limit, where a single miscalculation can spell disaster.

Lufthansa pilots to begin two-day strike, hundreds of flights hit

A two-day strike by pilots at German airline Lufthansa is set to begin. Flight cancellations on Thursday and Friday will particularly affect the German airline's hubs in Munich and Frankfurt.

Spirit Airlines to recall furloughed pilots to combat attrition as carrier eyes bankruptcy exit

Spirit Airlines is reversing course on pilot furloughs after aviators left in high numbers for rival airlines.

As war spreads, airline pilots contend with drones, missiles - and stress

LONDON/COPENHAGEN/BEIRUT, March 7 (Reuters) - Airline pilots have faced escalating risks in recent years, from drone ...
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Spirit Airlines memo lays out plan to recall around 500 furloughed pilots

Spirit Airlines plans to recall around 500 furloughed pilots, according to an internal memo citing the low-cost carrier’s “evolving needs”.

Here’s why pilots wash their airplane windows with soda (yes, you read that right)

Grimy airplane windshield? Those fizzy drinks are good for more than refreshment.
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The Real Reason Why Pilots Can’t Have Facial Hair

You probably won't see many airline pilots with big, bushy beards—or any facial hair at all. Here's the real reason why airline pilots can't have beards. Whether short and scruffy or long and full, ...