Airlines across the world continue to face concerns over pilot shortages in 2026, even as carriers expand recruitment campaigns, raise salaries, and invest heavily in accelerated flight training programmes.
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Bird strikes remain one of the most persistent yet underestimated risks in aviation, affecting flights across major hubs like New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
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.
Federal prosecutors have accused a former Canadian flight attendant of posing as a commercial pilot and an active cabin crew member to secure hundreds of free flights on U.S.
Magnicharters flight 780 halted at Mexico City after pilot protest over unpaid wages, prompting arrest and probe.
And while U.S. pilots have recently enjoyed huge pay raises, European pilots often face slower career growth and steeper costs just to get started.
According to data from the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), United Airlines currently employs around 17,800 pilots, making it the largest airline globally by pilot count.
The FAA honoured 93-year-old Alfred Uhalt with the ‘Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award’, recognising his 77-year safe aviation career.
Here we discuss on how pilots manage the challenging situation of turbulence and the comprehensive safety measures built into modern aircraft.
Japan and South Korea have announced the implementation of priority immigration lanes for travellers moving between the two countries.