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Thai military plane crashes in Chiang Mai during training; two pilots killed

A Thai military plane crashed in a forested area of Chiang Mai province in northern Thailand on Thursday during a training flight, killing the two pilots on board, the air force said.“Two pilots died in an aircraft accident involving a light attack aircraft AT-6TH this morning during training,” air force spokesman Jackkrit Thammanvichai said.The two-seater […]

Thousands of Chinese pilots trained every year in America: New book | World News

A new book by American investigative author Peter Schweizer has alleged that thousands of Chinese nationals receive flight training every year at civilian aviation schools in the United States, raising concerns that the skills acquired could ultimately strengthen China’s military aviation capabilities.In The Invisible Coup, Schweizer claims that flight schools across California and Arizona have, […]

‘Knocking on cockpit door’: American Airlines flight makes emergency landing after pilots mistake crew for hijackers

An American Airlines flight was forced to return to Omaha Airport on Monday after the pilots mistakenly believed passengers were trying to break into the cockpit, reports New York Post. The flight had departed for Los Angeles but made an emergency landing less than 40 minutes into the journey. The plane was only about 40 […]

US shutdown: Flight delays reported across major airports; pilots manage operations without controllers

Flight delays continued across the United States for a second straight day on Tuesday, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned that staffing shortages linked to the ongoing government shutdown are disrupting operations nationwide.The shutdown, now in its seventh day, has caused widespread delays and cancellations, affecting travelers across the country. Govt Shutdown Pain Explodes: […]

Putin pays tribute to Soviet pilots buried on American land; Alaska visit recalls WWII ties – watch | World News

Putin pays tribute to Soviet pilots buried on American land (Source: X/@mog_russEN) Russian President Vladimir Putin paid his respects as he knelt and laid flowers at the graves of Soviet pilots buried in Alaska, following his historic meeting with his American counterpart Donald Trump.On Saturday, he visited Fort Richardson National Cemetery near Anchorage, where a […]

Jeju Air Crash: Pilots shut off wrong engine; probe finds clear evidence

South Korean investigators have found clear evidence that pilots of the Jeju Air plane that crashed in December shut down the wrong engine after a bird strike, a source familiar with the probe said on Monday. The investigation, led by South Korea’s Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB), has found that the left engine, […]

White House celebrations: Trump to honour pilots who ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear sites on July 4 | World News

White House celebrations: Trump to honour pilots who ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear sites on July 4 US Air Force pilots involved in the recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities will be among the honored guests at the White House’s Independence Day celebrations this Friday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Monday. The July 4 […]

‘Half the size of a refrigerator door’: Trump says B-2 pilots had to hit small target from 50,000 ft; ‘They hit it every single time’

Trump said B-2 bomber pilots had the difficult task of hitting a target as small as half the size of a refrigerator door from 50,000 feet up in the air. Amid critics questioning the impact of US’s Operation Midnight Hammer on Iran’s nuclear sites, President Donald Trump praised the B-2 bombers and said he invited […]

‘Great American pilots very upset’: Trump slams ‘fake news’ over Iran strikes; teases ‘irrefutable’ proof

US President Donald Trump (Image credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday remarked that American fighter pilots who struck Iran’s nuclear facilities are “upset” as questions are being raised about the operation’s success.“These Patriots were very upset! After 36 hours of dangerously flying through Enemy Territory, they landed, they knew the Success was LEGENDARY, […]

Turkey sandwich, sunflower seeds: Strict diet B-2 bomber pilots undergo before missions

The success of B-2 bombers hinges on the crew as two pilots replace the bigger crew that older bombers required. B-2 bomber pilots go through rigorous preparation for weeks ahead of embarking on a mission and a majority of this training includes sleep studies, retired Lt. Gen. Steve Basham told Reuters. Bhasham flew the B-2 […]