March 27, 2024 1:23 pm ET
Pilots
February 28, 2024 6:12 pm ET -
Southwest Halts 2024 Pilot Hiring Plans
Southwest is the latest airline to adjust its pilot hiring plans in 2024. The Dallas-based airline is pausing all new hire classes this year, it said in a memo viewed by AirlineGeeks. “Based on expected capacity growth beyond 2024, we’ve…
February 22, 2024 5:15 pm ET -
United Announces Expansion To Flight Training Center
Major carriers across the country have been hiring pilots at a record number since the recovery from the pandemic. Retirements are forecasted to continue with force through the end of the decade as well, begging the question of how carriers…
February 20, 2024 4:59 pm ET -
Allegiant Inks Pilot Pathway Partnership With Berry Aviation
Ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant announced a new partnership with Berry Aviation to expand its pilot recruitment pipeline. Through the "Allegiant Incentive" program, Berry pilots with relevant experience will gain a streamlined path to joining Allegiant's aviator ranks. "We see tremendous value…
February 14, 2024 9:35 am ET -
Etihad Pilots Now Certified to Fly Both A350 and A380…
United Arab Emirates-based Etihad Airways announced on Wednesday that its pilots have received regulatory approval and completed training to operate both the Airbus A350 and A380 aircraft interchangeably. This achievement positions Etihad as one of the first airlines globally with…
February 10, 2024 6:03 pm ET -
ALPA Accused of Breaching Duty by Opposing Higher Pilot Retirement…
A coalition representing senior pilots has sued the world’s largest pilot union, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), accusing it of failing to fairly represent their interests under the Railway Labor Act (RLA). The Jan. 27 complaint, filed in the…