Single pilot operation in commercial aviation
March 31, 2023 Regulations

Global associations joined forces to fight against single-pilot operation in commercial aviation

A coalition of leaders from the world's largest pilot organizations has been established to counter the profit-driven scheme that could pose significant safety risks by removing pilots from the flight deck. Representatives from the Inter...

Pilot apprenticeship
March 11, 2019 Regulations

Apprenticeships for pilots in the UK, soon you can save up to £27000 on your training

British Airline Pilots Association announced that they had aided by setting a very new standard of airline pilot training financing option in the UK. The new apprenticeship system, created by a team consisted of leading aviation employer...

British Airways female pilot
February 18, 2019 Regulations

Baby on board: BALPA calls for better maternity pay

Female pilots deserve to be supported by airlines, give them better maternity pay! This is the standpoint of BALPA, The British Airline Pilots Association. According to the association, most of airlines do not pay enough to female pilots...

Pilots drugs and alcohol testing
July 25, 2018 Medical requirements

New EASA rules on mental, alcohol and drug testing of pilots

Based on the recently released safety rules on air transport by the EU, EASA accepts new regulation for mental capability of air crew. This provision is a reaction to the German tragedy from 2015 when the co-pilot of Germanwings, Andreas...