#‘Humans make mistakes under this kind of pressure’

#‘Humans make mistakes under this kind of pressure’

“‘Humans make mistakes under this kind of pressure’” Paul*, 55, has been a pilot for one of the country’s largest airlines for 30 years, working his way up to captain on international and domestic flights. This summer a pilot shortage — partly stemming from accelerated retirements during the COVID pandemic and the cost and difficulty…

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#’Ghost of Kyiv’ Major Stepan Tarabalka killed in battle

#’Ghost of Kyiv’ Major Stepan Tarabalka killed in battle

“‘Ghost of Kyiv’ Major Stepan Tarabalka killed in battle” The mysterious Ukrainian fighter pilot hailed as the “Ghost of Kyiv” after reportedly shooting down dozens of Russian aircraft has been killed in battle, an outlet said Friday. The death of the much-celebrated enigmatic pilot was reported by The Times of London, which for the first…

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#Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee dies at 102

#Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee dies at 102

“#Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee dies at 102” Charles McGee, a decorated military pilot with the pioneering all-black Tuskegee Airman who flew combat missions in three wars, died Sunday. He was 102. McGee died peacefully in his sleep, his family said in a statement obtained by Reuters. “He had his right hand over his heart and…

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#United Airlines pilots reach deal to avert 2,850 furloughs

#United Airlines pilots reach deal to avert 2,850 furloughs

“#United Airlines pilots reach deal to avert 2,850 furloughs” United Airlines’ pilots voted on Monday to accept a deal that would avert 2,850 furloughs set for Thursday, while thousands of other US airline employees are hoping Congress will extend federal aid to save their jobs. An initial $25 billion government bailout that covered airlines’ payrolls…

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