Airlines will need nearly half a million new commercial pilots worldwide by 2032 as they expand their fleets, an industry forecast released today by airliner manufacturer Boeing predicts.
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Month: August 2013
Flexjet Hiring Pilots As Expansion Continues
Business aviation is a segment of commercial aviation that is experiencing renewed growth and fractional jet ownership services provider Flexjet is intensifying its recruitment of pilots throughout the aviation community to satisfy increasing demand. Flexjet recently reported 96 percent growth of new fractional and jet card sales when comparing January to June 2013 to the same period in 2012.
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A Testimonial That Says It All About Flight Training
Training at ATP makes a pilot part of a fraternity of Alumni that tend to stay in touch with us throughout their career. The phase of their career, when an ATP Graduate gets their first flying job, is the part that I enjoy hearing about the most . It is usually the time when a pilot reflects on their time with ATP and looks to an exciting future in aviation. I saw a very good letter of this type that was sent to our VP of Operations, and want to share it with you because of how it shows an ATP Students progress through our training program:
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Pilot Shortage Cancels Flights in Regional Airlines Now, More to Come
It has been said for some time now that the new law that increases the number of hours a person has to fly before they can be hired as an airline pilot is going to cause major disruptions for the airlines and it is happening now with the smaller regional airlines causing flight cancellations and some routes being chopped.
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NetJets’ New Fleet Upgrade Grounds Their Competition
Flying business jets for a living is a rewarding option for pilots employed in the aviation industry. Business Aviation is making a comeback as well as the Airline Industry, and facing the challenges of the deepening pilot shortage. A recent announcement reports that demand by business travelers for Business Jet Operator NetJets continues to strengthen, according to the latest report of parent company Berkshire Hathaway.
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American Airlines Begins Flying Large Regional Jets with Embraer E-175 Aircraft
American Airlines continues to modernize its fleet in preparation for a merger with US Airways, and today the carrier introduced a new airplane into its livery: the Embraer 175. The Brazillian-made large regional jet will be operated under the American Eagle brand by Republic Airways and will initially fly out of Chicago to New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Albuquerque. As the American Airlines receives further aircraft, service will be expanded around the country and eventually to other regional airlines departing Chicago.
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