Should Maximum Age Requirement Even Exist for Airline Pilots?
Because of initial screening and continued FAA medical exam scrutiny, the airline pilot population trends healthier than the general one.
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Airlines and Pilots Don’t See Eye to Eye on Autonomous Flights
Groups are divided on whether technology designed to reduce or even eliminate crews will compromise safety.
Associations Urge Airbus to Reconsider Single-Pilot Cockpit Proposal
ALPA president Jason Ambrosi cites the recent CrowdStrike outage as an example of risks associated with an overreliance on technology.
ALPA, Industry Say Pilot Supply Is Stable
According to FAA pilot-production data, the U.S. is consistently certifying a greater number of airline pilots on a monthly basis compared to pre-pandemic levels, the pilot union said.
FedEx Pilots Pick Third Union Chairman Since Last Summer
New leadership ready for more aggressive tactics
U.S. Senate Committee Moves to Reject Pilot Retirement Age Hike
The Senate Commerce Committee voted 14-13 to reject a proposal raising the airline pilot retirement age to 67.
FedEx Pilots Face Pay Cuts, Buyouts as Contract Talks Resume
Parcel volumes continue to deteriorate, Teamsters move to organize Express mechanics.
FedEx to Close Pilot Bases In Alaska, California, Germany
Downsizing flight operations is a big piece of parcel carrier’s strategy to improve efficiency and profitability.
ATI Pilots Seek Federal Mediation on Stalled Contract
The airline is a major contractor for Amazon and express carriers.
Sen. Lindsey Graham Aims To Raise Retirement Age for Commercial Pilots
Proposed legislation would allow qualified pilots to stay two more years to age 67.
