The Federal Aviation Administration is looking to develop the next generation of aviation professionals through two grants aimed at creating a more diverse pool of pilots and aviation maintenance technicians.
IATA released perhaps better than expected data for May 2023 with RPK’s reaching 90.8% of pre-pandemic levels, with Asia Pacific in particular continuing its strong revival.
While women make up only 8.4% of pilots, according to a Women in Aviation International analysis, schools like Lynn University are working to remove barriers and support more women in aviation careers.
With 1.3 million aviation professionals needed by 2023 including cabin crew, maintenance technicians, and pilots, CAE’s new forecast is a call to action for the industry.