Keywords: Pilots


Pilots’ union calls two-day strike at Lufthansa over pension dispute

The pilots’ union VC has called for a two-day strike at German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG, escalating an ongoing dispute over pensions and working conditions. The union announced on Saturday that pilots working for Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, and Lufthansa CityLine are expected to walk out......

Lufthansa cancels 800 flights in Germany amid nationwide strike

Lufthansa was forced to cancel around 800 flights departing from Germany on Thursday due to a coordinated strike involving pilots and cabin crew, significantly disrupting air traffic across the country. According to the airline group, the cancellations affected approximately 100,000 passengers. The......

Gamers become Ukraine’s new generation of drone pilots

Young Ukrainians with a passion for video games are emerging as some of the country’s most skilled drone operators, providing a distinctive edge in the ongoing conflict. Instructors at various drone training schools across Ukraine say those who grew up wielding gaming controllers adapt faster to......

Four killed in light aircraft crash in the Pyrenees

A tragic light aircraft crash in the French Pyrenees claimed the lives of an instructor and three student pilots on Sunday, according to local authorities. The group, all affiliated with France’s National School of Civil Aviation (ENAC), had taken off from the small airfield of Saint-Girons in......

European air safety threatened by cost-cutting and staff fatigue, study warns

A new study by Ghent University in Belgium has raised alarm over the state of aviation safety in Europe. According to the research, widespread cost-cutting and pressure on staff have “systematically weakened” safety standards, leaving airline workers exhausted and fearful of challenging management......

Air India crash: pilots reject human error theory

The crash of Air India’s Boeing 787 on June 12 in northeastern India continues to spark controversy. The Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released a preliminary report on Saturday, but two major pilots' associations have strongly rejected early suggestions of possible human......

Historic Bomb Explosion Grounds Flights at Miyazaki Airport

A regional airport in southwest Japan was forced to close on Wednesday following the explosion of a World War II-era bomb, likely dropped during the conflict to thwart "kamikaze" attacks. The incident occurred at Miyazaki Airport, resulting in the cancellation of nearly 90 flights. The blast......

Argentina's Airline Strike: A Disruption to 30,000 Passengers and the Nation's Economy

A strike by pilots and crew demanding salary increases amidst Argentina's inflation crisis has left over 30,000 passengers stranded and disrupted the nation's aviation sector. The 24-hour strike, the second in a month, led to the cancelation of 319 flights, affecting domestic, regional, and international......