For the first time, a United pilot has reached a position that has never before been held by a woman, marking a long-term trend for female aviators. A United Airlines 787-9 Dreamliner. A United ...

A pilot suffering a medical emergency, a plane forced down in Alaska and passenger jets nearly colliding in Boston are the ...

I've flown enough to know that no pilot—no matter how experienced—is immune to fatigue or a bad call on a long day.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Stephanie Wallach, one of the first female airline pilots in the United ...

The dream of soaring through the skies has long captivated many, but beyond the love for flying, becoming an airline pilot offers significant financial rewards. While many careers offer stability and ...

Today, the global aviation industry is facing a significant shortage of helicopter pilots. Many pilots who began their ...

When boarding a commercial airline flight, most people are more absorbed with finding their seats and space in an overhead bin than wondering whether the pilots have enough experience. Passengers ...

Airlines say they will continue to hire the best pilots, regardless of race or sex. Photo Credit: lightpoet/Shutterstock.com The DOT's order requiring U.S. airlines to certify that they don't hire ...

These pilots are flying sky-high in more ways than one. According to Aviation A2Z, a recently negotiated contract with notable pay hikes has made Alaska Airlines pilot salaries among the strongest in ...

That paycheck has a lot of zeros in it. Pilots’ paychecks vary depending on the airline they work for and the hours they’ve flown in a given year. According to an American Airlines captain’s paystub ...