Steve Cornell
AustraliapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Steve Cornell is a prominent figure in aviation, currently serving as the vice president of the Australian and International Pilots Association. He has been vocal about aviation safety and regulations, particularly in relation to military activities and their impact on civilian air traffic. Recently, Cornell raised concerns regarding the Chinese military's live-firing exercises in proximity to busy air routes, describing the actions as irresponsible and highlighting the potential for significant disruption to aviation operations.
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Steve Cornell is the safety director of the Australian and International Pilots Association who commented on the system's pressures at Sydney Airport.
Air traffic control system a boys’ club, say insidersAustralia· 2026-08-10
The vice-president of the Australian and International Pilots Association, Steve Cornell, says colleagues told him that some airliners flying with low fuel were forced to land even when their calls to air traffic controllers were not being acknowledged.
‘Where do we go?’ What it’s like being an airline pilot when missiles start crossing your flight path | Air transport
United Kingdom· 2026-03-06
Steve Cornell, a vice president of the Australian and International Pilots Association, expressed concerns about the Chinese military's actions.
Virgin pilot raised alarm during live-firing exerciseAustralia· 2025-09-04
