Aviation safety and careers reporter. Holds a private pilot certificate and covers FAA rulemaking, pilot shortage trends, and airline crew compensation.
The FAA has issued an emergency airworthiness directive requiring accelerated inspections of Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines following a series of in-flight shutdown events.
From first officer to captain, here is the complete American Airlines pilot pay scale for 2026 under the current APFA contract, including bonuses and per diem.
From base hourly rates to per diem and profit sharing, here is a complete breakdown of flight attendant compensation at American, Delta, United, and Southwest for 2026.