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Arts May 04

‘Spitfires’ chronicles the daring flights of American women pilots during WWII

By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Juliet Fuisz

Nation Nov 28

Low angle view of plants on snow covered land against mountains
WATCH: Alaskan pilot airdrops Thanksgiving turkeys to off-grid residents

In the remotest reaches of Alaska, there’s no relying on DoorDash to have Thanksgiving dinner — or any dinner — delivered. But some residents living well off the grid nevertheless have turkeys this holiday, thanks to the Alaska Turkey Bomb.

By Mark Thiessen, Becky Bohrer, Associated Press

World Sep 21

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed more than 1-1/2 years after being kidnapped by a pro-independence group,...
New Zealand pilot held captive by rebels in Indonesia’s Papua region is freed after 19 months

Phillip Mark Mehrtens, a 38-year-old pilot from Christchurch, was working for Indonesian aviation company Susi Air when he was abducted by rebels from a remote airport on Feb. 7, 2023.

By Niniek Karmini, Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press

Health Mar 19

U.S. demonstrates its military might in South China Sea
Study finds higher cancer rates in military pilots, ground crews

A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and for the first time has shown that ground crews who fuel, maintain and launch those aircraft are also getting sick.

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

World Mar 17

A view from a U.S. Air Force unmanned MQ-9 aircraft of a incident over the Black Sea
Russia will award pilots involved in U.S. drone incident

Friday's announcement appears to signal Moscow’s intention to adopt a more aggressive stance toward future American surveillance flights.

By Associated Press

Jun 11

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Airlines grapple with a pilot shortage, causing problems for travelers

With summer travel forecast to be high even by pre-pandemic standards, passengers are having to deal with thousands of flight cancellations. Major carriers have the planes but don't always have the pilots to fly them. Miles O'Brien joins John Yang…

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Oct 22

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How this community college is preparing students for careers in aviation

By Cat Wise

According to Boeing, 800,000 new pilots will be needed worldwide over the next 20 years. In Bend, Oregon, a community college is preparing students to resolve this critical need -- and cultivate their own career success. Special correspondent Cat Wise…

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Jun 19

WATCH: Lawmakers hear from pilots who have criticized Boeing

By David Koenig, Associated Press

The House subcommittee is looking into Boeing and the 737 Max airliner, which remains grounded after accidents that killed 346 people.

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Aug 13

Pilot reports of drone sightings more than double

By Joan Lowy, Associated Press

Pilot reports of drone sightings so far this year are more than double last year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, raising concern about the potential for a deadly collision.

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Oct 03

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American Airlines’ Bumpy Ride: Loose Seats, Smoky Cabins and Labor Disputes

American Airlines' Bumpy Ride: Loose Seats, Smoky Cabins and Labor Disputes…

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