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Aviation news, logbook tips, flight ops and safety articles for airline and commercial pilots. Career guides, EASA & FAA updates, and Wader product news.
Aviation & SafetyAre Supersonic Commercial Flights Coming Back?US is lifting a 52-year ban on supersonic flight and Boom Overture project is moving forward bringing the commercial supersonic flight back
Aviation & SafetyNAT-HLA Explained: The North Atlantic AirspaceNAT-HLA is the world's busiest oceanic corridor, connecting North America and Europe. Learn how it works, what PBCS means for your flight plan, and what changed in 2026.
Pilot CareerHow the Aviation Fuel Crisis Can Impact Pilots' CareersThe aviation industry entered 2026 forecasting $41 billion in profits. A single geopolitical event is putting all of it at risk.
Aviation & SafetyRunway Incursion: How To Stay Safe on the GroundRunway incursions remain one of aviation's biggest safety threats. Learn the ICAO categories, root causes, real statistics, and what every pilot can do to stay safe on the ground
Product NewsWader PRO Subscription Just Got 27% Cheaper — Limited-Time OpportunityWader PRO is now $5.99/month. This is a limited-time promotional price. Here's why now is the right moment. What Just Changed Wader PRO is now $5.99 per month — billed at $71.88 per year. That's 27% off the regular price. Full PRO access, at the lowest price Wader has ever offered. This Price Won't Stay This is a limited-time offer. The pilots who lock in at $5.99/month now will look back and recognize it as a great opportunity: Less than a Starbucks coffee a month — for a professional-grade...
Aviation & SafetyQuick Tips to Scan for Threats in METAR/TAF Messages
Pilot CareerWill Global Instability Push Aviation into a Downturn? The IATA Forecast Says No.
Product NewsIntroducing the Wader Pilot Logbook WebAppIntroducing the Wader Pilot Logbook WebApp. Your Wader Pilot Logbook, perfectly in sync, on every screen
Aviation & SafetyPBCS Explained for Airline Pilots: The Simple Guide You Wish You Had Earlier
Product NewsNew Android Update: Flight Loading Issues ResolvedWe’ve released a new Android update (4.5.6) that fixes all known issues related to loading flights. If you were experiencing slow loads, missing flights, or data not syncing correctly, this update addresses those problems. Alongside the fix, we introduced a new Database Manager feature, available under the More tab. This tool allows users to manually reset the local database when needed. Doing so forces the app to re-download the latest data directly from our cloud servers, which can be...
Pilot CareerBoeing 7-week strike ends as workers approve new contract“The strike has ended,” announced the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). Boeing machinists have voted to accept a new contract, ending a 7-week strike that halted production of the B737 MAX, B767, and B777 passenger airplanes. The new agreement, approved by 59% of voters, includes a 38% wage increase over four years. The previous pension plan—a key point in negotiations—was not reinstated, but the deal boosts Boeing’s matching contributions to employees’...
Pilot CareerIs the Pilot Shortage Over? Reading the Pilot Job Market in 2026The 2026 pilot job market has turned again. What the US hiring numbers, Gulf recruitment and Boeing's long-range forecast actually mean for your next move.