Horizon Air, the regional airline flying as Alaska Airlines, and Central Washington University have signed an agreement to establish a pilot development program, which will provide a stipend to students pursuing an aviation career. This program is designed to recruit new students into CWU’s Professional Pilot program and provide students with an opportunity to fly as a First Officer/Pilot with Horizon Air.
Nine Aircraft To Be Switched From Passenger To Freight Configuration
Boeing and Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings have announced an order today to convert nine 767 passenger airplanes into Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF). Four of the orders were previously announced at the Farnborough International Airshow in July, attributed to an unidentified customer.
As The Airplanes Are Retired From Airlines, New Operators Are Acquiring The Airplanes
BAe 146 and Avro RJ regional jetliners that are now starting to come out of mainland European airline service are steadily finding new operators, markets and applications.
Anticipates Hiring A 'Large Pool' Of Pilots To Be Based At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Norwegian has announced its intent to recruit and hire American pilots for its crew base at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The airline aims to hire a large pool of American pilots over the next few years to ensure adequate staffing for its aggressive aircraft delivery schedule. Three new area managers also joined Norwegian’s United States team this month, responsible for ground operations and cargo at Fort Lauderdale, New York and Boston airports.
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