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Australian Pilot's Cocaine Crash Ordeal in Brazil

The family of an Australian pilot, arrested after a plane carrying 600kg of cocaine crashed in Brazil, speaks out for the first time about his shocking downfall and their desperate fight for his freedom.

Heathrow Horror: Plane Aborts Landing in Storm Amy's 60mph Winds

Shocking video captures the heart-stopping moment a passenger plane is forced to abort its landing at Heathrow Airport as Storm Amy's 60mph crosswrips batter the UK. The dramatic go-around procedure showcases immense pilot skill amidst dangerous condition

Aussie Pilot on Cocaine in Fatal Brazil Plane Crash

Exclusive investigation reveals an Australian pilot had cocaine in his system during a fatal cargo plane crash in Brazil, raising serious questions about aviation safety and international oversight.

German Pilots Admit Sleeping in Cockpit During Flights

A startling survey reveals over half of German pilots have fallen asleep mid-flight, with a third waking to find their co-pilot also asleep. Experts call for urgent review of fatigue management protocols.

German Pilots Admit Falling Asleep During Flights

Exclusive: A shocking survey by Germany's pilots' union reveals hundreds of flight crew have accidentally fallen asleep in the cockpit, raising serious safety concerns about fatigue in the aviation industry.

Pilot Dies in Buckinghamshire Light Aircraft Crash

A pilot has tragically died after a light aircraft crashed in a Buckinghamshire field. Emergency services rushed to the scene near Long Crendon, but the sole occupant was pronounced dead. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has launched a probe.

Airline cancels pilot's cancer fundraiser flight

An influencer pilot's ambitious plan to raise £100,000 for a cancer charity by flying a light aircraft around Britain has been abruptly cancelled by his airline, leaving the mission in limbo and sparking outrage.

Drunk Alaska Airlines Pilot Avoids Prison in Plea Deal

Exclusive: An Alaska Airlines pilot who attempted to fly with an alcohol level four times the legal limit has accepted a plea deal, avoiding jail time. The shocking case raises serious questions about aviation safety protocols.

Alaska Airlines Pilot Guilty in Mid-Flight Engine Sabotage

Joseph Emerson, an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot, has been found guilty of endangering an aircraft after attempting to shut down its engines during a flight. The shocking incident, attributed to a mental health crisis, has sent ripples through the aviati

Delta sued after pilot dumps jet fuel on LA school

Delta Air Lines is embroiled in a major lawsuit after one of its pilots allegedly jettisoned jet fuel directly over a Los Angeles school playground, causing a health crisis and injuring dozens of children and staff. The shocking incident has raised seriou

EU Shelves Single-Pilot Plane Plans After Safety Report

Ambitious proposals to allow commercial airliners to fly with just one pilot have been shelved by EU regulators. A critical safety report has halted the move, prioritising passenger security over airline cost-cutting ambitions.

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