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[ News ]June 25, 2018 8:53 am ET
Etihad Plans to Loan Pilots to Emirates
In a surprising announcement, Etihad Airways will loan out pilots to rival U.A.E. carrier, Emirates. The move was confirmed by officials from Emirates Airline as a way to stifle the airline's ongoing pilot shortage. The unique pilot sharing program comes as both airlines continue to face their own unique struggles. Emirates has been faced with a pilot shortage, which has been acknowledged by CEO Tim Clark. Previously, the airline was forced to park numerous aircraft due to the pilot shortage,…