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Why pilots avoid flying into clouds: 'They are not just water vapour'

July 29, 2025 2:29 pm

"It is a challenge and also an extreme risk."

Answered: Why aviator sunglasses, worn by pilots, are more than a style statement

July 02, 2025 10:23 am

Aviators are also lightweight and comfortable, essential for pilots who wear them for many hours. But that's not the only reason

Anxiety in the skies: Pilots, cabin crew open up about mental health struggles after Ahmedabad plane crash; say 'every call from family asking if we’re alive just adds to the burden'

June 25, 2025 4:21 pm

“We have to dangle between the two extremes. We accept that tragedy has happened, learn from it, and ensure it doesn't happen again. That’s our life,” Captain Anil Rao, General Secretary of ALPA India, told indianexpress.com.

The unexpected landing at the Riviera Country Club startled golfers

Watch | Pilot pulls off ‘once in a lifetime landing’ on LA golf course: ‘Imagine if we didn't have cameras’

May 06, 2025 5:47 pm

The aircraft was en route to Santa Monica Airport when it ended up touching down on the golf course in Pacific Palisades.

Trainee pilot injured as plane crashes in fields in Gujarat's Mehsana

March 31, 2025 10:37 pm

Police said that the plane, Cessna 152, belonged to Blue Ray Aviation Private Limited, a private aviation firm

Air India sacks trainer pilot, 10 others for lapses after probe into whistleblower allegations

March 05, 2025 8:22 pm

The latest action came after a whistleblower alleged that a simulator trainer pilot had failed to properly discharge his duties during recurrent simulator training for pilots.

When Madhu Chopra said she's a licensed pilot: 'Apne pocket money se kar sakte ho toh karna'

February 24, 2025 12:30 pm

"Instead of driving the jeep, I took the bus to college," said Madhu Chopra

Love takes flight: Pilot’s mid-air proposal has passengers cheering and the Internet relieved

February 07, 2025 3:47 pm

A pilot’s proposal at 30,000 feet is going viral and netizens couldn’t help but feel relieved that the proposal went smoothly.

WATCH: American Airlines pilot shares last flight with daughter as co-pilot, receives ‘guard of honour’ from passengers

November 21, 2024 3:04 pm

The video of the American Airlines pilot has already amassed more than 6 lakh views.

‘Captain meets captain’: IndiGo pilot makes special request to India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav; here’s what happened next

November 20, 2024 2:04 pm

IndiGo pilot Jaswanth Varma posted a video that captured his surprise meeting with the cricketer.