Airplane crashes in 2025 resulted in 548 deaths—the highest death toll since 2018. With a record 38.7 million flights worldwide, total accidents decreased, but the... Continue reading
Return to previous page
Page 2
If you feel like your flight from New York to London was unusually fast lately, but the way back felt like an eternity, you aren’t... Continue reading
Like any profession, aviation has its own way of communicating—and pilot slang blends precision, history, and humor into a language that keeps the skies safe.... Continue reading
You’ve logged the hours and run the checklists. But the real shape of pilot life—the quiet preparation, the unpredictable moments, the balance between flying and... Continue reading
Today’s agricultural pilot flies with GPS, computer-guided spray systems, and enough precision to treat a single row of crops. They’re part farmer, part aviator—and completely... Continue reading
While the pilots take the glory in the cockpit, there is a person on the ground without whom the aircraft wouldn’t even be allowed to... Continue reading
Choosing a flight school is one of the biggest financial and professional decisions a person will ever make. In 2026, the market is flooded with... Continue reading
Digitalisation and autonomous systems are causing a rapid evolution in the aviation industry, transforming the sector entirely. It is essential to keep up with innovations,... Continue reading
What if sport pilot training could get you flying for half the cost and half the hours of a private license? That’s the promise. Created... Continue reading
In the modern flight deck of an Airbus or Boeing, we are often “system managers” rather than hands-on flyers. With 2026 bringing more automation through... Continue reading
Showing 11–20 of 96 posts
Recent Articles
- The Invisible Engine Killer: The Science of Volcanic Ash
In 2010, the Eyjafjallajökull eruption paralyzed European airspace for weeks, teaching the industry a brutal lesson: what you can’t see can hurt you. In 2026,... - You Don’t Have to Be in Crisis to Ask for Help: A Proactive Case for Aviation Mental HealthBy Dr. Abigail Powell, PhD, LP | The Aviation Therapist & Coach There’s a running joke in aviation: pilots will spend thousands of dollars on...
- The Art of the Quiet Departure: Decoding Noise Abatement ProceduresIn 2026, the relationship between airports and their neighboring communities is more sensitive than ever. As cities expand toward airfields, pilots must master the “Art...
- Best Aviation Careers: Jobs in the Sky and on the GroundAviation careers go far beyond the cockpit. From the executives in the boardroom to the technicians in the hangar, the sector offers some of the...
- ETOPS/EDTO: Why Flying Over the Ocean with Two Engines is Safer Than Ever
There was a time when crossing the Atlantic required three or four engines just to feel safe. The acronym ETOPS was jokingly translated as “Engines... - Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Myths: Engineering Truths vs. Hangar Fables1. Myth: SAF Corrodes the Engine Internals The Engineering Reality: Pure SAF is actually “cleaner” than traditional Jet A-1 kerosene. 2. Myth: “Drop-in” is a...
- First Solo Flight: How do you know you are ready?Ask any pilot to name their most unforgettable moment in aviation. Most will not mention a cross-country or a sunset tour. They will tell you...
- Highest Pilot Salary: Where Do Pilots Earn the Most?If you dream of a six-figure career in the skies, you have more options than you think. Some pilots earn $300,000 or more. Others make...
- ETOPS/EDTO: Why Flying Over the Ocean with Two Engines is Safer Than EverThere was a time when crossing the Atlantic required three or four engines just to feel safe. The acronym ETOPS was jokingly translated as “Engines...
- Bird Strike Ballistics: Testing and Technology in 2026In the quiet cockpit of a modern jet in 2026, a bird strike remains one of the few unpredictable variables that can turn a routine...
For Pilots
For Flight Schools