A controversy has arisen in India’s aviation sector as the Airline Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA India) alleges that Air India and IndiGo have informally agreed not to hire each other’s pilots, potentially violating labor laws and limiting employment opportunities. …
Delta Air Lines is combating online disinformation regarding two pilots involved in a serious incident at Toronto Pearson International Airport on February 17, 2025. Following misleading claims about the pilots’ qualifications, Delta clarified that the captain, with Endeavor Air since …
The Airline Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA India) has raised alarm over alleged informal agreements between Air India and IndiGo to avoid hiring each other’s pilots, potentially violating labor laws and competition regulations. ALPA India, representing over 800 pilots, has …
Two former SpiceJet pilots have filed a ₹3 crore bankruptcy petition against the airline, citing unpaid salaries, allowances, and overtime amid SpiceJet’s ongoing financial struggles. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is reviewing the case, which stems from salary cuts …
SWISS International Air Lines is launching pilot training for the Airbus A350, marking a significant fleet modernization effort. Training will begin in February 2025 at Lufthansa Aviation Training Switzerland’s new simulator facility, with over 50 pilots expected to complete their …
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) faces renewed scrutiny after flight PK150 landed on an unlit runway at Lahore Airport on January 17, 2025, raising serious safety concerns. The Airbus A320, diverted from Multan due to weather, mistakenly touched down on runway …
Star Air, an emerging regional airline in India, connects tier 2 cities with a fleet of eight aircraft, servicing 22 destinations. The pilot salary structure includes junior first officers earning around INR 1,00,000 monthly, first officers at INR 3,00,000, captains …
The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) secured a landmark victory against Ryanair in the UK Court of Appeal, which deemed the airline’s blacklisting of striking pilots as unlawful. This ruling restores justice for affected pilots and reinforces workers’ rights to …
Akasa Air, India’s low-cost airline, has grounded about 400 of its 850 pilots due to a slowdown in Boeing 737 MAX deliveries. Currently operating with only 60% of its pilots for 26 aircraft, many grounded pilots face concerns over training …
Since its privatization in 2022, Air India has seen significant changes, including a merger with Vistara and a major aircraft order. The airline currently employs about 2,000 pilots and offers competitive salaries across ranks. Trainee pilots earn approximately INR 50,000 …
