Ex-Alaska Airlines Pilot Federally Sentenced
Pilot tried to cut engines mid-flight in 2023 Horizon Air incident.
Pilot tried to cut engines mid-flight in 2023 Horizon Air incident.
Joseph Emerson sentenced in state court, faces federal sentencing in November.
Alaska Airlines and regional carrier Horizon Air have partnered with Oregon-based flight school Hillsboro Aero Academy to launch the Ascend Pilot Academy (APA). Aimed at addressing “a growing pilot shortage coupled with increased travel demand,” APA is expected to train up to 250 students a year. Alaska and Horizon are estimating that they will need […]