India's aviation regulator DGCA is mulling barring the use of perfumes by pilots. The body suspects that perfumes could lead to false-positives during breath analyser tests. Molly Gambhir brings you.

Gravitas: DGCA mulling barring use of perfumes for pilots

Akasa Air - one of the country's budget carrier - is facing a severe crisis as a significant number of its pilots have abruptly quit their job and this is leaving the airline in complete turmoil situation that has escalated to a legal battle now.

Akasa Air's pilot exodus sparks shutdown risk as it faces 600 flight cancellations in August | WION

It is often said that flying is one of the world's most difficult drops to pursue and ace. Pilots often encounter challenges like fatigue, their job requirement is such that they are constantly flying for hours on regular basis.

Indigo to build tool that tests fatigue among pilots; working with Thales on the tool | WION

In the aviation industry, there is a growing trend among Pilots which is causing concern for airlines and travelers alike. At United Airlines and other major carriers like American Airlines a significant number of first officers are declining promotions to become captains so what's the reason?

US: Pilots concerned about work-life balance

Tim Clark the president of Emirates Airlines claims that in the future Artificial Intelligence (AI) can replace real-life pilots on passenger airplanes. He further adds that, there are possibilities for airplanes to run with only one pilot. Watch to know more

Artificial Intelligence paves the way for a new era of aviation

The skies are a little stormy for American Airlines right now. The airlines' pilots are picketing and threatening to strike over contract negotiations. It's time to buckle up and find out what's causing the turbulence.

American Airlines vs pilots battle heats up

The US Army has temporarily grounded all pilots who are not involved in critical missions in the wake of two recent helicopter crashes that left 12 soldiers dead.

US Army grounds pilots temporarily following two helicopter crashes for safety protocol training

The skies are about to get busier as Air India announces a grand plan to hire 1,000 new pilots for its fleet expansion. Watch this video to know more.

Air India to hire more pilots amidst salary structure changes

There is a shortage of pilots in Pakistan which is forcing the travellers to cancel their flights. The Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority told a senate panel that all the pilots of Pakistan International Agency wanted to leave the national carrier citing tax cut as the reason.

Pakistan International Airlines losing pilots, tax cut seen as reason behind quitting

Speaking on the sidelines of an event organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the United States-based aircraft maker Boeing said that India might require 31,000 pilots and around 26,000 mechanics over the next two decades amid the growing order book of the aircraft original equipment manufacturers, said a report by news agency PTI.

India might require over 30,000 pilots, some 26,000 mechanics in 20 years: Boeing

Military pilots have high rates of cancer, and for the first time, a Pentagon study has revealed that the ground crews who fuel, maintain, and launch those aircraft are also becoming sick.

US: Pentagon study finds higher cancer rates in military pilots, ground crew

New report claims that the aircraft was deliberately downed by the pilots. it has been 8 years and there are various theories that still surrounds the disappearance of MH370.

What happened to MH370 flight?

A Saudi Air Force jet crashed at the King Abdulaziz Air Base training grounds due to a technical breakdown during a routine drill, the Saudi Press Agency reported early Monday.

Saudi Air Force’s F-15S fighter jet crashes during drill, pilots escape unhurt

Taiwan has sought to allay concerns and stated that there are no known instances of former Taiwan Air Force pilots providing training to China's military.

Taiwan: No Taiwanese air force pilots trained PLA troops

A day after it was revealed that former British pilots were being poached by the Chinese military to train its troops, Australia has said it will also investigate such reports.

After UK, Australia to also investigate reports that China hired its ex-military pilots

Fed Express pilots and management said they have jointly filed for federal mediation with the National Mediation Board for assistance with contract negotiations that began in May 2021.

World Business Watch: FedEx and pilots to pursue government mediation for contract negotiations

Approximately 66% of the 542 Indian pilots who participated in a recent study on "daytime sleepiness" acknowledged falling asleep in the cockpit without alerting the rest of the crew.

66% of Indian pilots fall asleep in the cockpit during flights: India Safety Culture Survey

Approximately 66% of the 542 Indian pilots who participated in a recent study on "daytime sleepiness" acknowledged falling asleep in the cockpit without alerting the rest of the crew. Molly Gambhir tells you the risks associated with these findings.

Gravitas: 66% of Indian pilots doze off in the cockpit, reveals survey

Let us take a look at stories generating interest across WION's social media channels.

Trending on WION | Source: Majority of Indian pilots doze off in cockpit due to fatigue

German airline Lufthansa and pilots' union VC said on Tuesday they had reached a deal in a wage dispute, averting a second strike that had been planned for later this week.

Lufthansa and pilots agree on wage deal

For people travelling on Flight ET343, August 15 was an experience that was both harrowing and miraculous. Pilots of the flight, which was travelling from Khartoum to Addis Ababa, apparently fell asleep at 37,000 feet in the air and missed their landing.

Plane crew fall asleep at 37,000 feet, miss runway; Expert blames 'pilot fatigue'

The extensive of drones in the war between Russia and Ukraine and other modern conflicts is raising the question of just how much need there is for human pilots to fly expensive fighter jets and other aircraft or whether unmanned aerial vehicles could do the job. It's a debate that's been playing out for years in the real world. Could drones replace fighter pilots in future wars?

Tech in Trend | Could drone tech redefine what it means to be a 'Top Gun'

Air taxis could be the future of air mobility. The United States is working on certifying future 'Flying taxi' pilots. Is the US to have air taxis by 2024? Watch this report.

Certifying future 'flying taxi' pilots: The US aviation regulator shifts gears

A collision between two South Korean air force planes on Friday (April 1) resulted in death of four pilots, said authorities. The collision took place during a training exercise.

South Korea: Two air force planes collide mid-air killing four pilots

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