United Zeroing In On Military Pilots as Air Force Tempts Them to Stay
The carrier’s recruiting program targeting active-duty pilots comes as the Air Force faces its own aviator shortfall.
The carrier’s recruiting program targeting active-duty pilots comes as the Air Force faces its own aviator shortfall.
Pressure is mounting on airlines and the FAA to minimize flight disruptions that have occurred in recent months.
The airline is also expanding its use of sustainable aviation fuel to its flights at London Heathrow later this year.
Skyports and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority are aiming for development of a “network of vertiports for air taxi services” beginning in 2026.
The technology would convert water-based plants into sustainable aviation fuel.
The fleet modernization plan will replace older Boeing 767 and Boeing 777 aircraft, a move expected to slash carbon emissions by 25 percent per seat, United said.
Spirit Airlines is partnering with CAE (NYSE: CAE) to launch the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program with a goal to widen its pilot pipeline as it looks to hire more pilots.
The Douglas Aircraft Company was a pioneer in early aviation and produced a number of different aircraft. However, it is best known for its DC-3, among the most important aircraft ever built.
Company pilots participating in United’s Aviate can now earn service credit and count prior service toward their United transition.