Cathay Pacific to shut down pilot base in London
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific is closing its pilot base in London, the United Kingdom. The move…
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Southwest Airlines pilots sue over work changes during pandemic
The pilots union of Southwest Airlines (LUV) have sued the carrier, claiming that the rules that have been…
EVA Air temporarily halts Chicago flights; sacks COVID-positive pilot
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air suspends its Taipei-Chicago flights until September 18, 2021, after three of the airline’s pilots…
American Airlines expected to stage picket over fatigue
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) pilots are reportedly planning to stage a picket over fatigue, duty schedules, and an…
Refilwe Ledwaba: “Everybody needs to be involved”
Refilwe Ledwaba is a pioneer for women in South Africa seeking careers in aviation. While she is passionate…
UK-based start-up Hans Airways to hire pilots for Airbus A330s
British start-up airline Hans Airways is about to begin recruitment of flight crew for its Airbus A330 wide-body…
The 8-year old’s dream that’s changing the world
Air India’s Captain Zoya has an impressive reputation. Despite humble beginnings, she managed to overcome many obstacles and…
United Airlines to loosen strict crew appearance standards
United Airlines plans to reorganize the appearance standards for its employees, including cabin crew, pilots, and gate agents. The…
Ryanair to hire 300 new pilots, cabin crew, IT specialists in Portugal
Ryanair continues its expansion in Portugal. The ultra-low-cost carrier launched its major recruitment campaign offering a total of…
It’s a different view from the cockpit, says Sebastian Roca
When it comes to flying across borders and over continents, Captain Sebastian Roca says that “keeping an open…
How a “unique experiment” led to private jet flying in a Covid world
Life could have turned out very differently for pilot Janek Sarapu. If he had followed his original plan,…
Sleeping in a tent and piloting a Caravan: Hunter’s Covid journey back home
From a dream job in the States to sleeping in a tent and finally ferrying tourists to the…
Family affair: Meet AirAsia’s pilot sisters
They say that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Now, this proverb certainly rings true for…
American Airlines calls back thousands of cabin crew
While noticing recovery signs in passenger demand for the holiday travel season during summer 2021, American Airlines (A1G)…
Emirates airline to bring back hundreds of A380 pilots from furlough
Having most of its Boeing 777 pilots already flying, Emirates airline is about to start bringing back its…
Ryanair to hire 2,000 pilots for its brand new Boeing 737 MAXs
Ryanair announced that it will hire 2,000 pilots over the next three years as part of an expansion…
United States to face post-pandemic pilot shortage?
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic caused the demand for pilots to make a 180 degrees turn. The…
Delta Air Lines to hire 1,000 pilots to prevent flight crew shortage
Noticing an increase in the air travel demand, Delta Air Lines is strengthening its operational team. The American…