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CAE Outlook Says Half of Future Pilots Haven’t Yet Begun Training

Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 08:46 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

CAE forecasts a demand for 255,000 new airline pilots globally over the next 10 years, driven by commercial aviation growth and retirements.
A significant portion of these future pilots, 50% of those needed by 2027, have not yet started their flight training.
The outlook doesn't fully address the financing challenges for pilot training, potential major disruptions like pandemics, or the long-term impact of technologies such as pilotless aircraft.

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Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.