Since the summer of 2018, 1,089 Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets have pursued their dream of becoming a pilot, with 861, or 79%, succeeding.
This is the first time since 2019 that the airline is running its intensive pilot training programme and will recruit 18 candidates in this year’s round.
The 2023 Pilot and Technician Outlook forecasts that China, Eurasia, and North America will represent more than half of demand for aviation staffing through 2042.
The company is expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline for careers in commercial aviation, including programs for underserved youth in Los Angeles.
Airlines for America predicts a record number of passengers traveling this summer, and believes airlines will be able to accommodate this demand with larger aircraft.
Cathay Pacific continued its longstanding commitment to supporting youth development in Hong Kong with the successful return of its Cathay Community Flight, which saw about 170 students and mentors enjoy a 90-minute flight in the skies.
Southern Illinois University (SIU), located in Murphysboro, Illinois, is discussing setting up its own pilot training facility at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield.