Airlines Hurry to Recruit Pilots During Shortage

MOSCOW — Russia has been widely touted as the world’s most deadly place to fly after a series of air crashes. The Russian aviation industry faces another pressing issue that may eventually compound safety problems — a shortage of personnel, especially pilots.

Premium Asian carriers face profit squeeze

SIA, Cathay rethink strategies as competition from budget airlines heats up. 15 May 2012 9:32 AM

Asian premium airlines' plight

PREMIUM airlines in Asia are rethinking their strategies and slashing costs as high fuel prices, global economic uncertainty and pressure from Middle East and budget carriers squeeze profits.

American Airlines welcomes pacts with 1 union as pilots continue case in court

American Airlines got some welcome news from part of its workforce Tuesday as the Transport Workers Union announced that five of seven bargaining units had accepted management?s latest contract offer. Click to Continue »

May 15, 1930: The Skies Get a Little Bit Friendlier

1930: Ellen Church becomes the world’s first airline stewardess, working a Boeing Air Transport flight from Oakland, California, to Chicago. The flight takes 20 hours and involves 13 stops along the way.

Premium Asian carriers hit by severe crosswinds

Premium airlines in Asia are rethinking their strategies and slashing costs as high fuel prices, global economic uncertainty and pressure from Middle East and budget carriers squeeze profits. Singapore ...