CAE estimates that commercial aviation alone will need 267,000 new pilots over the next decade, with Asia-Pacific accounting for the largest share due to rapid traffic growth and fleet expansion.
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Five major South Korean carriers under the Hanjin Group umbrella have announced a comprehensive ban on the in-flight use of portable batteries, citing heightened concerns over lithium-ion battery fire risks.
British Airways (BA) has successfully defended a compensation claim after a flight attendant was injured during turbulence on a long-haul service to India.
Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) and its low-cost subsidiary HK Express (UO) recorded a sharp rise in passenger traffic in 2025, reflecting the continued recovery of air travel and strong inbound tourism to the city.
United Airlines (UA) leads the world in long-haul flying, narrowly surpassing Emirates (EK) in total scheduled round-trip services.
Vancouver is set to gain a new long-haul leisure connection as Air Canada (AC) announces its first-ever winter seasonal service to Sapporo, Japan.
Emirates Skywards has expanded its UK-facing loyalty proposition by partnering with Jet2.com (LS), enabling members to redeem Skywards Miles for flights across the British leisure carrier’s short-haul network.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) has begun offering free onboard WiFi on European flights, marking a significant upgrade to its short-haul passenger experience.
Emirates Airline (EK) has signed an agreement with Dubai Investments Park to secure land for a new, purpose-built Cabin Crew Village.
Ireland has become the unlikely stage for a high-profile corporate spat after Ryanair (FR) launched a provocative fare promotion aimed squarely at Elon Musk.