Alexander (Alex) Souponetsky

A record number of air passengers are expected to hit the skies by the end of this year, according to the International Air Transport Association. The association estimates a record 3.59 billion, and expects that number to climb to 8.2 billion by 2037. Aerospace company Boeing predicts 645,000 more commercial pilots will be needed over the next 18 years if that happens. https://www.wcpo.com/sports/baseball/nationals/boeing-university-forecast-predicts-pilot-shortage-in-coming-years

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Forbes: It is no secret that the aviation industry faces a worldwide shortage of qualified pilots. The number of licensed pilots has decreased by about 30% over the past three decades. Numerous estimates cite the need to hire thousands of new pilots. Some air carriers reduce, or cancel, flight schedules as a result of these pilot shortages. In an effort to pilot their fleets, airlines have increased wages and signing bonuses, among other things. https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephenrice1/2019/09/06/three-arguments-for-and-against-eliminating-the-co-pilot/#2f5b91a01b9b