Arts May 04 ‘Spitfires’ chronicles the daring flights of American women pilots during WWII By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Juliet Fuisz
Nation Nov 28 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 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 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 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 Watch 5:22 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… Continue watching
Oct 22 Watch 7:40 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Oct 03 Watch American Airlines’ Bumpy Ride: Loose Seats, Smoky Cabins and Labor Disputes American Airlines' Bumpy Ride: Loose Seats, Smoky Cabins and Labor Disputes… Continue watching