Boeing projects the commercial aviation industry will need more than one million new pilots and technicians to support the expanding demand for new airplane deliveries over the next two decades. Projected pilot demand is increasing worldwide, as is demand for technicians in some regions.
SPEEA Asks Department Of Labor To Grant Access To Training, Income Assistance
Spirit AeroSystems on Thursday announced additional workforce reductions in Wichita, KS, to begin next month. The company says the actions are the result of an ongoing workforce assessment designed to balance the workforce, reduce overhead costs, increase efficiency and drive improved performance.
CSeries Aircraft To Commence A Series Of High-Speed Taxi Runs To Clear The Aircraft For First Flight
Bombardier's first CSeries aircraft - Flight Test Vehicle 1 (FTV1) - has obtained Transport Canada's Flight Test Permit, thereby clearing the way for its maiden flight, expected in the coming weeks. This follows a series of pre-flight tests including low-speed taxi runs. FTV1 will now proceed with high-speed taxi runs whereby the aircraft simulates speeds for flight take-off.
Vancouver Airport Authority and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) have reached a tentative deal that is fair and equitable for both parties. The PSAC Local 20221 represents employees working at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) that provide emergency services, finance and administrative services.
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