Pilots – Page 2

How Safe Are Helicopter Sightseeing Tours?

The F.A.A. allows many of these popular flights to operate under less stringent rules than other commercial aviation, opening the door to dangers like pilot fatigue.

By Christine Chung

Air Traffic Control Airlines and Airplanes Airports Heathrow Airport (London, England) Pilots Shortages

Aviation Chaos Can Quickly Spiral, Despite Contingency Plans

When crises occur, airline network operation centers go into overdrive. but managing the response is a delicate balance.

By Niraj Chokshi

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How Airline Pilots Are Incentivized to Hide Their Mental Illness

Is the F.A.A. really ensuring safety by disqualifying pilots who receive a diagnosis or treatment?

By Helen Ouyang

Airlines and Airplanes Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters Delta Air Lines Inc Evacuations and Evacuees Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta, Ga) Pilots

Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing After ‘Possible Smoke’ in Plane, F.A.A. Says

Flight 876 returned to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday after the crew reported seeing haze in the flight deck.

By Sopan Deb