Articles tagged “pilot training”

Airlines

United Buys Land in Denver for $33 Million to Expand Pilot Training Center

Is the plan a part of United's broader strategy of moving its headquarter operations from Chicago to Denver? Let's wait and watch.

David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters | 9 months ago

United Buys Land in Denver for $33 Million to Expand Pilot Training Center

News Blog

IDEAS: Aer Lingus’ Plan to Draft More Female Pilots

Aer Lingus has announced the reopening of its pilot recruitment program for the first time since 2019, with the recruitment drive set to remain open for the next five years. The first round of the pilot training program, which is fully sponsored by the airline, will recruit 18 candidates and is open for applications from…

Adam Stacey | 9 months ago

Airlines

India Daily: Go First Raises Pilot Pay With Retention Allowance

With enticing offers, the crisis-hit carrier endeavors to hold on to its flying crew, who are increasingly considering alternative opportunities.

Amrita Ghosh | 11 months ago

India Daily: Go First Raises Pilot Pay With Retention Allowance

Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines Braces for Slow Return of Japanese Travelers

Hawaiian Airlines is still trying to get back on its feet from the aftermath of the pandemic. While it awaits the return of cautious Japanese travelers, a key demographic for the airline, the company is hoping to revamp in the meantime by gearing up with new aircrafts, partnerships and pilots.

Sherry Sun | 1 year ago

Hawaiian Airlines Braces for Slow Return of Japanese Travelers

Airlines

United’s New Pilot School Readies Its First Class for a More Inclusive Cockpit

For the longest time, especially to minority communities, becoming a pilot has been been an out-of-reach career. Today, United's Aviate Academy is taking strides to change that, defining true accessibility for everyone and along the way addressing a pilot shortage holding all of aviation back.

Mary Ann Ha | 2 years ago

United’s New Pilot School Readies Its First Class for a More Inclusive Cockpit

Coronavirus

KLM Is Ramping Up Virtual Reality to Train Workers Since Pandemic’s Start

The pandemic has sped up airline testing of virtual reality, augmented reality, and other technologies to train workforces more cost-effectively. Expect a few travel companies to join KLM in having "extended reality" IT teams by 2025.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

KLM Is Ramping Up Virtual Reality to Train Workers Since Pandemic’s Start

Airlines

Air Canada Pays 737 Max Pilots to Not Fly as Grounding Drags On

Air Canada bet on the Boeing 737 Max to refresh its fleet and reduce its operating costs. But it has not worked out as planned.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago