In 2022, the number of Canadian pilots seeking opportunities to work in the United States saw a threefold increase, as indicated by previously undisclosed data from US government sources.
Pilot Corner
Since April this year, the Air India (AI) group airlines have successfully recruited and onboarded approximately 650 pilots, as stated by Air India CEO Campbell Wilson.
Akasa Air (QP), and Tata-backed Air India Express (AI) have both refrained from accusations of pilot poaching, with each asserting that the other is involved in unfair business practices
On Thursday, August 31, at noon local time, the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) will conduct its inaugural multi-base informational picket at five major US airports.
The Indian Pilots Guild (IPG), representing Air India (AI) pilots, has raised the alarm over fatigue-related issues stemming from the recent duty roster generated by Air India’s newly introduced Jeppesen system, a US-based platform.
According to a report from The Washington Post, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has undertaken an investigation concerning nearly 5,000 pilots suspected of manipulating their medical records.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India has initiated a comprehensive assessment of pilot fatigue data to determine whether any adjustments to policies are necessary following the unexpected passing of an IndiGo (6E) pilot.
MUMBAI- Indian YouTuber and renowned airline pilot Gaurav Taneja aka Flyingbeast, has shared his Point of View (POV) on X, formerly Twitter, about the Pilot deaths in India, possibly due to fatigue.
MUMBAI- In August alone, a minimum of 19 pilots departed Akasa Air (QP) without completing their notice period, and it’s reported that more resignations are in progress, driven by attractive job offers from Air India Express (IX).
Southwest Airlines (WN) has strengthened its dedication to Music City by revealing plans to establish a Crew Base at Nashville International Airport (BNA) during the second quarter of 2024.