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09/01/2026

Is a career in commercial aviation "AI-proof"?

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Advancements in artificial intelligence will radically change the landscape of work in the near-future. Many jobs that formerly required human labor are progressively being automated, from finance to transportation.

08/18/2026

Smoother flying ahead?

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One of the most unpredictable annoyances in commercial flight is turbulence. Even though modern airplanes are designed to safely endure even extreme turbulence, today’s pilots still prefer to steer clear when possible. The Graphical Turbulence Guidance Nowcast (GTGN), a new tool from the National ...

08/04/2026

A quick update on Boeing and the FAA

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Boeing's ability to issue airworthiness certificates for newly-built 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft has been reinstated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This marks a significant step in the company's efforts to improve quality control and win back regulators' trust.After the FAA di...

07/21/2026

Crew Resource Management revolutionized communication. Here's why.

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Crew Resource Management (CRM) is a major factor in the increased safety of modern commercial aircraft. CRM, which was first created by the airline industry in the late 1970s and officially implemented by large airlines in the early 1980s, places a strong emphasis on leadership, cooperation, communi...

07/06/2026

What are the latest tech topics in aviation?

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Once again the annual AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) AVIATION Forum has concluded. The conference covers many important subjects in the aviation industry. Commercial airline pilots who want to keep up with the most up-to-date news, here’s a rundown of the hottest topics ...

06/22/2026

Celebrating American aviation for America's upcoming celebration

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As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, we should all honor the sectors that turned our country into a major player in the world economy. One of the most significant forces behind economic expansion, scientific advancement, and global impact for the United States is commercial aviat...

06/09/2026

Airlines become focus of a hot cultural debate.

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After a national discussion on the role of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) programs in aviation recruiting, the Federal Aviation Administration introduced a new mandatory "Operations Specification" forcing commercial airlines to explicitly commit to merit-based pilot recruiting processes. T...

05/26/2026

Labor supply is a hot topic in commercial aviation.

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https://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/articles/news/is-there-really-a-pilot-shortage.html

05/12/2026

Spirit Airlines fails to secure government help.

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https://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/articles/news/the-us-government-did-not-bail-out-struggling-spirit-airlines.html

Spirit Airlines, a well-known ultra-low-cost airline, succumbed to its financial wounds. The airline tried to secure a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration in exchange for equity in the company, but this proposed arrangement did not go through. The cause of closure of the airline will....

04/21/2026

The pilot career flies high.

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Commercial airline pilot salaries hit a milestone in 2025, with pay hitting all-time highs in the US. Strong airline profitability, active union bargaining, and a worldwide pilot demand all contributed to wage increases for pilots that affected the financial picture of the industry.