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Aviation Career

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AVIATION CAREER

THE PATH TO THE FLIGHT DECK

So You Want to Be a Pilot?

Two routes to the flight deck — modular or integrated training. Costs, licences and key milestones from first flight to line flying; a career-changer’s story shows the challenges along the way.

Flight Safety

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FLIGHT SAFETY

FLIGHT SAFETY

Onboard Battery Events Surging as Power Bank Use Grows

Cabin power bank/lithium battery thermal-runaway events up 15%, now over 2/week — driven by passengers carrying more personal electronics. FAA stresses cooling/containment (not just dousing flames); airlines tightening power-bank policies; crews reminded to treat battery reports as high-value intel.