Aug. 3, 2009
Pilots: Who Needs Them?
Qualified professionals to operate the world’s fleet of new, high-technology aircraft are more necessary than ever before, despite a growing proliferation of UAVs. Unfortunately, airline management and their pilots are not always on the same page when it comes to who should do what and for how much money.
Thanks to a loyal Jetwhine reader, it is clear that sometimes airline management does get the point, as we see here. And what’s next, NATCA’s air traffic controllers with a real contract? Who knows, it just could happen.
In Aviation, A Little Change Can Be Good
I wonder if you remember what you were doing back in November 2006? Here’s a quick refresher of some of the top stories. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were getting hitched. The first hearings were taking place on The Hill to find a replacement for Se…
The Accidental Correspondent: Part 1 — The Strategy of the Sky
The 2026 Singapore AirshowAbout this time of the year, journalists from around the globe pack a couple of bags and head for Singapore to attend the annual international air show. I’ve actually never made it to Singapore and I won’t this…


