FAA to Appoint Rulemaking Committee to Examine Pilot Mental Health
The Federal Aviation Administration will establish a Pilot Mental Health Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to provide recommendations on breaking down the barriers that prevent pilots from reporting mental health issues to the agency. “Mental health care has made great strides in recent years, and we want to make sure the FAA is considering those […]
Virgin Atlantic updates gender identity policy
Virgin Atlantic has launched its updated gender identity policy, giving its crew, pilots, and ground team the option to choose which of the iconic uniforms, designed by Vivienne Westwood, best represents them – no matter their gender, gender identity, or gender expression. Reflecting the diversity of the workforce and in a move that cements its […]
Allegiant Announces Aircraft Base in Provo, Utah
Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced plans to establish a four-aircraft base at Provo Airport (PVU). The Las Vegas-based company will invest approximately $95 million to establish the new base of operations, creating at least 157 new, high-wage jobs. The company, which focuses on linking travelers in small-to-medium cities to world-class leisure destinations, plans […]
Pilot Recruiting: Challenges in pilot training during the shortag
At the Aviation Festival Americas 2019 event held in Miami from May 14th to the 15th, Scott McCartney, reporter, author and creator of “Middle Seat”, a Wall Street Journal publication moderated this key panel. In this occasion, Mr. Espen Høiby, CEO, OSM Aviation and René Armas Maes, Vice President, JetLink International joined the panel. The […]
FAA aprueba software de Boeing y ordena instrucción adicional a pilotos
La Autoridad Federal de Aviación de EEUU (FAA) anunció este martes en su revisión inicial que el sistema antibloqueo de los Boeing 737 MAX, señalado como posible responsable de los dos trágicos siniestros de estas aeronaves en menos de cinco meses, es «operativamente adecuado». En un borrador distribuido por la FAA, la Junta de Estandarización […]
Ryanair, Irish pilots’ union reach labor agreement
Ryanair and the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (IALPA) have reached an agreement after lengthy negotiations, marking a step forward for the LCC, which is facing conflict with its workforce in several of its European markets. Ryanair and its pilots in Ireland have been locked in a battle over working conditions including seniority, base transfers, […]
KLM pilots want labor agreement by Aug. 17
Air France-KLM reports 1H net loss on strikes, fuel costs Pilots at Dutch carrier KLM have given the airline until Aug. 17 to agree a new collective labor agreement (CLA) or face industrial action. KLM’s previous pilot CLA expired in January 2018, eight months ago. Talks over a replacement deal have been underway for months, […]
Ryanair’s German pilots back strike action
Ryanair warns flight crew of potential job losses Ryanair’s German pilots, represented by the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union, have voted to strike if the Irish LCC has not submitted a “negotiable offer” by Aug. 6. According to VC, 96% of German-based pilots voted in favor of the strike over pay and conditions. Strikes are announced […]
JetBlue Agrees to 4-Year Deal with Pilots
JetBlue announced Friday it had ratified a new four-year contract with its pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA). Out of the 98 percent of JetBlue pilots who voted on the deal, 74 percent agreed to the contractual terms. The competitive pay rates, per diems and 401(k) provisions will take effect August […]
Delta propels next generation of pilots through innovative career paths
Industry-leading program designed with unique career routes Delta is launching the Delta Propel Pilot Career Path Program to identify, select and develop the next generation of pilots. This industry leading program complements the traditional, existing paths to becoming a Delta pilot and has three main areas of focus — college, company and community. This three-pronged […]
