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Two pilots beside a Gulfstream jet on the tarmac
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American Pilots Arrested During Guinea Fuel Stop

  • Posted byby Sean Lorne
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Two U.S. pilots say they were ambushed and jailed after a routine refueling stop in Conakry. Families call it wrongful detention. The State Department says it is providing consular assistance while authorities in Guinea press serious charges.
Commercial airliner cockpit with pilots in training simulator
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Pilot Safety Questions After Diversity Claims

  • Posted byby Sean Lorne
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A recent analysis claims a disproportionate share of pilot-error crashes involved female or minority pilots. The data are small and the stakes are high. This article reviews the claim, the limits of the numbers, a notable 2019 crash, how carriers respond, and what passengers should expect from regulators and airlines.