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U.S. government admits errors in deadly midair collision near D.C.
The U.S. government admitted in court documents to failures that led to the January midair collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter that killed 67 people in all . The government made the admission in a court filing Wednesday about liability for the Jan. 29 crash between American Eagle Flight 5342, which was on approach to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and an Army Black Hawk helicopter. “The United States admits that it owed a duty of c
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Captain Christopher Pennington: The Delta Pilot Who Won Hearts With Ice Cream Promise to Nervous Flyers
Captain Christopher Pennington became an internet sensation in early November when his pre-flight speech aboard Delta Flight 2052 went viral, amassing millions of views across social media platforms. On November 6, 2025, as passengers boarded the evening flight from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham, anxiety filled the cabin. The U.S. government shutdown had sparked concerns about air traffic control staffing shortages and flight safety. Sensing the tension, Pennington stepped into t
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Lt. Commander Brenda Robinson: Inspiring The Next Generation of Aviators
Lieutenant Commander Brenda Robinson never imagined she'd turn left into the cockpit when boarding an aircraft. Growing up in 1960s Pennsylvania, she assumed aviation meant turning right—toward the flight attendant galley. Today, the trailblazing pilot who shattered multiple barriers in naval aviation dedicates her retirement to ensuring young people of all backgrounds know the cockpit is within their reach. In 2025, Robinson was recognized as a Remarkable Woman finalist for
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JetBlue A320 crew startled by encounter with ‘unseen’ military tanker north of Venezuela
Air-ground radio communications have revealed that a JetBlue Airbus A320 crew in the Caribbean was startled by a US Air Force tanker in their vicinity which apparently did not have its transponder active. The A320 had been operating from Curacao to New York JFK as flight B61112 on 12 December. Some 15min after take-off it had been instructed to follow a heading of 005° and cleared to climb to 35,000ft. Air traffic control then gave the crew a direct routing to the KARUM waypo
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Captain Christopher Pennington: The Delta Pilot Who Won Hearts With Ice Cream Promise to Nervous Flyers
Captain Christopher Pennington became an internet sensation in early November when his pre-flight speech aboard Delta Flight 2052 went viral, amassing millions of views across social media platforms. On November 6, 2025, as passengers boarded the evening flight from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham, anxiety filled the cabin. The U.S. government shutdown had sparked concerns about air traffic control staffing shortages and flight safety. Sensing the tension, Pennington stepped into t
2 days ago1 min read
Lt. Commander Brenda Robinson: Inspiring The Next Generation of Aviators
Lieutenant Commander Brenda Robinson never imagined she'd turn left into the cockpit when boarding an aircraft. Growing up in 1960s Pennsylvania, she assumed aviation meant turning right—toward the flight attendant galley. Today, the trailblazing pilot who shattered multiple barriers in naval aviation dedicates her retirement to ensuring young people of all backgrounds know the cockpit is within their reach. In 2025, Robinson was recognized as a Remarkable Woman finalist for
3 days ago2 min read
Captain Barrington Irving: Record-Breaking Pilot Answers Hurricane Call
When Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica in October 2025, Captain Barrington Irving didn't hesitate to answer his homeland's call for help. The Jamaican-born aviator piloted a Boeing 737-800 cargo jet on two relief missions in November, delivering over 100,000 pounds of critical medical supplies to storm-ravaged communities. "This is my homeland; the soil that I was born on," Irving said. "I wanted to ensure that the people of Jamaica receive the necessary medical supplies t
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Jere Fountain - The 90-Year-Old Who Never Stopped Flying
At 90 years old, most people would be content to watch planes from the ground. Not Jere Fountain. This North Carolina pilot is still logging over 500 hours annually—and he's using every minute to save lives. Fountain, a Korean War Army veteran from Richlands, North Carolina, volunteers with Pilots N Paws, a non-profit that transports rescue dogs from overcrowded shelters to their forever homes. While many pilots his age have long since hung up their wings, Fountain qualified
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'MH370 disappearance shows how ruthless democracy's enemies are' | Interview with aviation journalist Jeff Wise
Jeff Wise is a journalist specializing in aviation, technology, and psychology who has written for Businessweek, Psychology Today, and...
Aug 16, 20244 min read
A High Flying Career: Flight Attendant Kara Mulder on the Evolving Landscape of Aviation
Kara Mulder, an accomplished flight attendant and the creative force behind the popular Flight Attendant Life blog, has leveraged her...
Aug 17, 20234 min read
With Summer Travel Almost Here, the FAA Remains Leaderless
In another twist in the saga of complications and chaos that has been plaguing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), it has recently...
Apr 12, 20233 min read
'We Need To Embrace Change' - ALPA President Capt. Jason Ambrosi
Capt. Jason Ambrosi (Delta) is the 12th president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l, better known as ALPA. Elected in October...
Apr 11, 20236 min read
Cleared for Gifting: What Pilots Actually Want This Christmas
Shopping for the pilot in your life can feel like navigating through turbulence without a flight plan. Between the technical jargon, the brand loyalties, and that knowing look they give when you suggest another "Remove Before Flight" keychain, it's enough to make anyone want to declare an emergency. But here's the good news: pilots are creatures of habit who genuinely love their gear. Get it right, and you'll be their co-pilot for life. Get it wrong, and well … let’s just sa
Dec 93 min read
A Way Forward: How New Bipartisan Legislation Offers Hope for America's Beleaguered Air Traffic Controllers
The US airline industry is still recovering from the longest government shutdown in history. Airlines are estimated to have lost around $200 million in operating income, while over five million travellers were affected by flight reduction orders across the country. The shutdown significantly disrupted the livelihoods of different federal workers—most notably 13,000 air traffic controllers who continued to work without pay. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admitted that
Nov 283 min read
Can December Talks Break the Deadlock? United Cabin Crew Pay Dispute Drags On
Amidst the government shutdown, between October 29 and 31, the Negotiating Committee for the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) met with United Airlines management to commence bargaining for a revised Tentative Agreement (TA). Although the union described the conversations as “productive,” the statement indicates only that several issues were identified for further discussion at the next round of talks that are scheduled for December 9 to 12. The union also acknowle
Nov 184 min read
Pilots Support Air Traffic Controllers Through 40-Day Shutdown
During times of crisis, the best of humanity often emerges. As the government shutdown drags into its 40th day—already the longest in U.S. history—values of decency and compassion are being demonstrated by pilots nationwide. Air traffic controllers have been among the workers hit hardest by the federal shutdown, with ATCs set to miss their second government paycheck on Tuesday. However, pilots at both local airports and major national hubs have stepped up to support their avi
Nov 102 min read
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