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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 global need for 255,000 new airline pilots over the next decade, driven by commercial aviation growth and retirements, with half of these pilots yet to begin their training.
This significant demand, translating to 70 new pilots daily, is fueled by projected increases in passenger trips and active commercial aircraft.
However, the outlook does not address critical factors such as the financing of pilot training or potential disruptions from global health pandemics, regulatory changes, or the emergence of pilotless aircraft, which could significantly impact the forecast.

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