Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways recruiting First Officers
As aviation continues to deal with a global pilot shortage, major airlines like Emirates, British Airways, and Virgin…
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Lufthansa pilots vote in favor of industrial action over pay
Pilots of German flag carrier Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) have voted in favor of industrial action, paving the way…
Boeing: Global aviation will need 602,000 pilots by 2041
Boeing has estimated that 602,000 new pilots, 610,000 new aircraft maintenance technicians, and 899,000 new cabin crew members…
US Congress to consider raising pilot retirement age to tackle industry shortage
The United States Congress is considering proposed legislation that would raise the retirement age for commercial airline pilots…
SAS and its Scandinavian pilots reach labor deal, ending costly strike
Scandinavian airline SAS has reached a deal with pilots to end 15 days of strikes that affected thousands…
US start-up Connect Airlines tries to lure captains with $250,000 annual pay
Start-up airline Connect Airlines is trying to entice captains with a new pay offer amidst a battle for…
European pilots seek action from EASA as pressure builds on crews
There is no easy fix for Europe’s travel nightmares this summer, pilots have warned. They also called on…
American Airlines offer pilots 17% pay increase amidst industry staffing woes
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) has put forward a new pay offer for its pilots, which includes a base…
Ryanair welcomes UK union approval of post-COVID pay deal
Ryanair’s UK pilots have approved a deal on restoring pay to pre-pandemic levels, the low-cost carrier has announced. …
Last-minute reprieve for SAS with potential pilot strikes postponed for 3 days
At the last minute, potential pilot strikes at Scandinavian carrier SAS have been postponed for three days while…
What can pilots do now to help reduce CO2 emissions?
What role can pilots play in helping to make the aviation industry more sustainable and reduce emissions? The…
Hundreds of Delta pilots to protest for better pay and improved workload
Hundreds of Delta Air Lines pilots have warned of plans to picket, demanding better pay and working conditions.…
American Airlines to cut some New York and Ohio services due to pilot shortage
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) will cut services to Islip and Ithaca, New York and Toledo, Ohio due to…
EXCLUSIVE UK CAA takes major step to change medical rules for pilots with HIV
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has announced “landmark” changes to the way pilots living with HIV will be…
Two Jordanian Air Force pilots killed in plane crash during training
Two Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) pilots were killed when their plane crashed during a training exercise on…
SpiceJet grounds 90 Boeing 737 MAX pilots after DGCA fine
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has restricted 90 pilots from operating Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after receiving a fine…
In a 747 cockpit with 40-year veteran Captain Cameron Livingstone
The iconic Boeing 747 was the first wide-body aircraft in the history of aviation, and the first aircraft…
United Airlines to invest in expanding largest flight training facility
United Airlines announced that it is expanding its Denver flight training center, which the airline says is, “the…