The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing over 15,000 American Airlines (AA) pilots, has raised concerns about the ratification of the company’s new contract deal after United (UA) Airlines’ 4-year contract agreement.
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A small Cessna plane crashed into a building at Long Beach Airport on Monday, resulting in minor injuries to the pilot. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m., as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported.
Tata-owned Indian carrier, Air India (AI), on July 10, 2023, announced that they are hiring pilots for its upcoming Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Further, the airline shared all the venues and timings for its special hiring spree.
American Airlines (AA) pilots union is set to vote this month on a new contract that includes a substantial pay increase of approximately 21% for this year.
Ryanair pilots are urging for their wages to be reinstated to pre-pandemic levels, as they had voluntarily taken a 20% pay cut when the COVID-19 crisis began.
A small airplane crashed and submerged into Lake Hamilton in Arkansas, resulting in the pilot’s death and injuries to his daughter, according to authorities.
SLC, UTAH- Delta Air Lines (DL) took a significant step forward on Thursday (June 29, 2023), breaking ground on a state-of-the-art pilot training facility in Salt Lake City, strengthening its presence in the Mountain West region.
DALLAS- In a significant development, the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) has officially filed a request with the National Mediation Board (NMB) to be released from mediation, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing contract negotiations and a possible strike.
“On Sunday, June 25, 2023, an Air India pilot refused to continue flying an Air India flight from London to Delhi after making an emergency landing in Jaipur airport due to bad weather conditions.
As the aviation industry faces a significant shortage of pilots, airlines such as Southwest (WN), United Airlines (UA), and Delta Air Lines (DL) are grappling with finding a solution to the ongoing challenge, and FAA Reauthorization Bill can be the solution.