World Aug 23 Teenage pilot on track to beat world record for solo global flight By Mark Carlson, Associated Press
Arts Sep 06 Watch 1:51 Pilot recalls childhood fascination with flying in new memoir Pilot and author Mark Vanhoenacker's book "Skyfaring: A Journey with a Pilot" introduces readers to what it's like to pilot one of the largest commercial airliners: the 747. NewsHour's Stephen Fee has the story. By PBS News Hour
Nation May 12 Navy pilots safe after fighter jet crashes into Persian Gulf The U.S. Navy says one of its fighter jets has crashed in the Persian Gulf, and the plane's two pilots ejected and were rescued without serious injury. By Associated Press
World Feb 03 Watch 7:07 Jordan finds ‘no compromise is possible’ with Islamic State For Jordanians wishing for the freedom of a pilot captured by the Islamic State, hope turned to despair and outrage when the militant group released a video of the man being burned alive. Gwen Ifill talks to Rod Nordland of… By PBS News Hour
World Feb 03 Watch 2:27 Jordan vows revenge for pilot’s brutal murder by Islamic State A video has surfaced showing Jordanian pilot Lt. Muath al-Kaseasbeh being burned alive by the Islamic State. Jordan spent days trying to negotiate a prisoner swap with the militant group but requests for proof of life went unanswered, and now… By PBS News Hour
Sep 12 Ongoing search for missing pilot after U.S. Navy jets crash into Pacific By Lara Jakes, Associated Press LEMOORE, Calif. — Two U.S. Navy jets crashed into the western Pacific Ocean on Friday and only one pilot was immediately rescued, military officials said. A night search for the missing pilot was underway. Continue reading
Jul 11 Watch NTSB: Asiana Pilot Saw "Bright Light" on Final Approach NTSB: Asiana Pilot Saw "Bright Light" on Final Approach… Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch Other News: Senate Passes $106 Billion War Funding Bill In other news, the U.S. Senate approved a $106 war funding bill, and a Pakistani intelligence official said a U.S. drone attack killed 13 people at a Taliban encampment. Continue watching
Feb 24 Watch Other News: Congress Demands Bank Repayment, Solis Confirmed as Labor Secretary In Tuesday's other news, Congress demanded that Northern Trust bank repay some of the funds it received in federal rescue money after organizing lavish events and the Senate confirmed Hilda Solis as Labor Secretary. Continue watching
Apr 15 Pilots Could Prove Obstacle to Airline Mega-Merger By PBS News Hour To combat rising fuel prices and other economic woes, Delta and Northwest airlines have agreed to a merger that would create the planet's biggest carrier, a move that could prompt similar proposals in the troubled industry. Continue reading