I Found Out Just How Tough It Is To Land A Private Jet

Private jet charter company XOJet is serious about training its pilots. They are recruited "from all walks of the industry," Chief Pilot Chris DiCara said in an interview, including international, regional, military, and corporate carriers. But before a new hire joins the crew even as a co-pilot, he or she is trained to qualify under FAA rules to serve as the pilot in command, or captain. Much of that training happens in a classroom. The rest goes down in a flight simulator — an… (www.businessinsider.com) Plus d'info...

Plane Landings on This Island Are Insane

As a frequent traveller to St Maarten this airport always brings back great memories. Even with the new terminal you can still depart the plane directly onto the tarmac. (www.slate.com) Plus d'info...

A Day in the Life of a Southwest 737

It’s still dark in Seattle at 5:00 a.m. as passengers check in for early-morning departures. But one of Southwest Airlines’ most hardworking employees, about to begin a 14-hour workday, has already been waiting here at Sea-Tac Airport since the previous evening: the airplane itself. (www.businessinsider.com) Plus d'info...

Longest Commercial Flight to be Cancelled

(CNN) -- Climbers conquer Everest. Runners complete the marathon. And globe-trotters master the ultralonghaul flight. (www.cnn.com) Plus d'info...