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MY COVID STORY
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Read personal accounts and experiences from individuals in the aviation industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pilot Greta: what is it like to be a freshly licensed aviator amid pandemic?
How does it feel to become a freshly licensed pilot amid the global pandemic? Greta Adlyte, a 24-year-old…
2021-06-18
Maria’s story: from dentist to flight attendant and back again
Maria Pandolfi, 27, is a certified dentist. But despite a successful career in healthcare, Maria has been harboring…
2021-06-11
Flight attendant Romina in maternity leave limbo: “The virus had a huge impact”
Italian flight attendant, Romina Ciut, 37, began her aviation career 10 years ago when she joined a local…
2021-06-04
Precious’s Story: From cabin crew to pilot and COVID-19 philanthropist
Precious Sibalo’s journey to the cockpit has by no means been an easy feat. But after overcoming societal…
2021-06-02
Rochelle’s story: from Emirates cabin crew to soap business in Philippines
As COVID-19 plunged airlines into an unprecedented crisis, some grounded aviation professionals decided to wait for recovery. But…
2021-05-31
Emirates Captain Joerg starts coaching consultancy in Dubai
On April 26th, AeroTime will kick off a week of activities celebrating International Pilots’ Day. We will be…
2021-05-28
From Boeing 737 to tactical freighter: commercial pilot turns military aviator
Mindaugas Zidonis’s love of flying began in early adolescence when he was living in Vilnius, Lithuania. Then, after…
2021-05-28
Aviator Jack’s story: from barista to twin-engine pilot in Australia
Article by Chris Dwyer, AeroTime Asia correspondent Imagine flying from London to Madrid – and not seeing a…
2021-05-28
Pandemic challenge: Norwegian Captain rejoins Dutch Air Force
“I was the happiest guy in the world. Working with the finest people, flying to great destinations in the…
2021-05-28
Corporate Pilot Kristupas: “It’s time to take advantage of new opportunities”
Every crisis contains the seed of opportunity. This could be the knowledge to build something back better, identify…
2021-05-21
Paul’s story: pilot secrets help NHS staff during COVID-19
In March 2020, Paul Green lost his dream job as a commercial airline pilot when his employer, the…
2021-05-14
Captain Ali’s story: from Airbus joystick to laundry business
By Ali Andoko A330 Captain, business owner I have just entered my third year enjoying the convenience of…
2021-05-11
Alessandro’s story: from ground staff to ambulift truck driver
Prior to the pandemic times, Alessandro Moratti, 51, an experienced ground staff member, had been working for the…
2021-05-10
Rachel’s Story: Grounded flight attendant wins Project Wingman award
Flight attendant Rachel Thorn’s last voyage was in March 2020. When she landed back in the UK, the…
2021-05-06
Quo Vadis Aviation Training?
It will soon be 11 years since I began my journey in aviation. On the 10th of May…
2021-05-04
IT engineer on a bumpy road to a pilot’s seat
On April 26th, AeroTime will kick off a week of activities celebrating International Pilots’ Day. We will be…
2021-04-23
Karla’s story: from flight attendant to teacher…and back again
22-year-old Karla Daniela Fuertes Casañas, who works for a European charter air carrier, was grounded for nine months…
2021-04-19
Stewardess Jordan: “The virus took my true love and my purpose overnight”
It was just like any other day checking in for a flight. I arrived at the crew-room having…
2021-04-16