NEWS Mar 09, 2023 Delta Pilots Announce Historic New Contract The most innovative airline in the U.S. has done it again: Delta pilots will now lead the nation in pay for most positions and provide one of the most compelling pilot experiences. With the deal resulting in raises upwards of 30%, it is expected that the rest of the industry will follow in lockstep soon. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Feb 24, 2023 Aviation as a Career Choice: Why it's a Great Option for College Students If you're a college student and you're struggling to find a career path, aviation might be a good option for you. There will be a growing demand for qualified individuals right through the end of this decade meaning qualified pupils will have numerous job prospects upon completing higher education. Read More →

NEWS Sep 05, 2022 Hundreds of Flights Cancelled After Lufthansa Pilots Strike The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union stated that Lufthansa pilots would begin a 24-hour strike starting at midnight Thursday. The reason: the airline's 5,000-member union went on strike after being denied a requested 5.5% pay increase and automatic inflation bumps. The pilots are also seeking a new pay and holiday structure that Lufthansa said would bring staff costs up 40% or around 900 million euros ($899 USD) within the next two years. Read More →

STORIES Sep 05, 2022 Hiring in Aviation is Back on the Rise The impacts of COVID-19 on the aviation industry cannot be understated. A previous report from 2020 noted how despite being one of the largest aircraft manufacturers, Airbus still cut around 15,000 jobs during the pandemic. The company claimed to not expect air traffic to recover to pre-pandemic levels before 2023, and potentially as late as 2025. Now in 2022, an in-depth analysis shows a slow return to normalcy, and hiring in aviation is expected to climb as the pandemic wanes. Read More →

NEWS Jul 03, 2022 Computer Glitch Leaves American Airlines Flights Without Pilots A glitch in American Airlines' pilot scheduling system has left flights without crews. The airline worked to minimize the problem but issues still linger. Read More →

STORIES Dec 31, 1969 Interview: American Airlines Pilots During COVID-19 A conversation with three different American Airlines pilots about flying during COVID-19 and how the airline industry is recovering. Read More →