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In its recent Pilot and Technician Outlook for 2021-2040, Boeing anticipates that 612,000 new pilots are needed to…
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Alaska Airlines pilots vote to authorize strike if agreement cannot be reached
Represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), Alaska Airlines pilots have agreed to authorize a strike should…
Interview | Diversifying the industry: United Aviate CEO accepts AeroTime Award
In an exclusive interview, AeroTime CEO Richard Stephenson spoke with the CEO of the United Aviate Academy, Dana…
FAA to launch youth aviation education program for summer 2022
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it is launching its Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy Schools for…
Alaska Airlines pilots to vote on strike authorization amid flight cancellations
Pilots for Alaska Airlines are set to begin voting on authorizing a strike. After three years of unsuccessfully coming…
Virgin Atlantic flight turns back as co-pilot hadn’t completed final test
A Virgin Atlantic flight heading to New York’s JKF Airport turned back to London Heathrow after it was…
13% of Russian pilots are currently on furlough: Ministry of Transport
Approximately 13% of all commercial pilots and 5% of cabin crew in Russia are currently furloughed. Russia’s Ministry…
DGCA investigates IndiGo pilots for using ‘guard’ frequency to criticize pay
Around seven IndiGo pilots are currently under investigation by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of India (DGCA)…
Competition on the flight-deck: AeroTime puts aviation geeks to the test
Have you ever wondered why pilots have so many buttons in the cockpit? Or puzzled over what goes…
Tackling the “old boys’ network” and helping women into pilot training roles
This article was originally published on March 7, 2022. As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, a new study…
What has caused the current pilot shortage in the United States?
A shortage of pilots in the US has led to airlines cutting schedules and having to boost pay…
John Travolta shares pride at adding 737 rating to his pilot license
John Travolta is now qualified to fly Boeing 737 aircraft, the film star and pilot announced on March…
Airbus inaugurates new pilot training campus; 11 cadets hired by Volotea
Airbus Flight Academy Europe (AFAE), a 100% subsidiary of European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, has inaugurated a new pilot…
German pilot union VC raises concerns over Ukraine flights
Pilots’ unions have raised concerns over safety risks involved in flying over Ukraine amid heightened geopolitical tensions in…
Danish pension fund sells Wizz Air shares over labor rights
Danish investor AkademikerPension has decided to sell its stake in Wizz Air after “losing patience” with the low-cost…
easyJet launches drive for future pilots, seeking more diverse candidates
British budget carrier easyJet has launched a recruitment drive for future pilots, hoping a new campaign will attract…
Qantas opens pilot training with simulator facility at Brisbane Airport
Australian carrier Qantas has opened a new pilot training facility adjacent to Brisbane Airport.Called the Qantas Group Flight…
United Airlines recruits students for flight academy to fill pilot shortage
United Airlines is recruiting students for its newly opened pilot flight academy located at Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYD),…