Pilot Shortage

Pilot shortage in Japan threatens its goal for 60 million tourists by 2030

Japan currently has about 7,100 pilots and the government projects another 1,000 will be needed by 2030 to help meet its target of attracting some 60 million tourists that same year.

Anticipating pilot shortage, Air India to launch its own training school

Air India's initiative marks a departure from the traditional approach of Indian airlines, which have typically partnered with independent flight schools both domestically and internationally

Shortage of pilots, cabin crews 'far more serious' than visible: Capa India

Indian carriers expected to add 82 planes in FY25

Vistara to discuss rostering system with pilots, incorporate feedbacks: CEO

After facing significant flight disruptions due to the non-availability of crew, Vistara chief Vinod Kannan said the airline will look to review the current rostering system after discussions with pilots and emphasised that there has been no unusual spike in attrition. The Tata Group airline, which is in the process of getting merged with Air India, has temporarily reduced flight operations to ensure the availability of adequate pilot buffer and expects the situation to normalise by May. A stretched roster on account of the high utilisation of pilots is the key reason for the recent disruptions, according to the airline while there are also concerns among a section of pilots about the new contract that will also result in pay revision. In an interview with PTI on Friday, Kannan said that during a town hall with pilots, some concerns were raised around rostering, and pilots were told that the airline would look at how the rostering process can be reviewed. Out of the airline's total

Vistara apologises to passengers for flight cancellations amid pilot unrest

Since Monday, Vistara has been compelled to cancel over 150 flights, allegedly due to a specific group of pilots taking sudden sick leave at the end of March

TMS Ep531: Pilot shortage, junk food, consumption stocks, govt borrowing

Who is to blame for India's pilot shortage? Is junk food the new cigarette? Are consumption stocks a good bet ahead of festive season? What is govt's borrowing programme and calendar? All answers here

Akasa Air in the middle of crisis: How bad could the pilot shortage be?

With Indian aviation staring at a potential scramble for pilots, airlines such as Akasa can feel deflated

TMS Ep378: Vedanta, airline pilots, road-infra players, index rebalancing

Can high leverage spell trouble for Vedanta? Does India have enough pilots for its expanding fleet? Will strong order book give road-infra cos a fillip? What is index rebalancing? All answers here

Indian airlines may hire fewer pilots in 2020 compared to last year

Pilot appointment, however, cannot be equated with pilot availability.

GoAir cancels flights for second day in a row amid pilot shortage

GoAir will face action for not providing rest to its pilots in line with rules, said a senior Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) official.

Pilot shortage likely to hit growth of India's domestic airlines

Airlines have been forced to cancel their flights and rework their schedules, constraining cash flows and delaying vendor payments