Tag: pilots
Icelandair Pilot’s Unexpected Flyover Results in License Cancellation
Several weeks back, a retirement flight of an Icelandair pilot went viral when he opted for an unauthorized flyover of his hometown, surprising local residents. While it seems like an endearing gesture in theory, it wasn’t received well in practice. There’s now an intriguing update, as authorities have acted against both pilots involved in the…
SWISS Cabin Crew Alert Authorities About Pilots’ Overindulgence in Alcohol During Layover
Two SWISS A220 pilots violate alcohol regulations during Geneva layover AeroTELEGRAPH reports on an incident that has recently emerged, concerning an event from May 2026 involving a SWISS Airbus A220 crew during a layover in Geneva. There are stringent rules regarding alcohol consumption by pilots, including legal blood alcohol limits while flying and the mandatory…
Air Traffic Control and Pilots Dispute Over Delays: Demands for Substitution and Reversion to LaGuardia
Air traffic controllers endure high-pressure responsibilities, often juggling numerous tasks simultaneously. Yet, at times, it appears they complicate matters for themselves with their demeanor. This leads us to a recent scenario at San Diego International Airport (SAN), where pilots exchanged sharp remarks with the air traffic controller… while I consider that unprofessional, I somewhat resonate…
S7 Airlines Implements New Pilot Guidelines After Rise in Hard Landings
**S7 Airlines Prohibits First Officers from Landing at Most Airports** S7 Airlines, among the largest airlines in Russia, has recently implemented a new directive that forbids first officers from landing aircraft at the majority of airports. This action follows a number of hard landings that have allegedly resulted in damage to the planes. The directive…
