Air Canada Pilots’ Post

Shortage of pilots? Not really. Technically you have higher suplly than demand. As in Canada, thd rest of the world has exactly the same issues, and more. Shortage of pilots in fact is: - constantly lowering salaries vs increase of various risks (climate, wars, inflight security or unruly pax, proven negative impacylt on health...) - developing trend that airlines see air crew as 24/7 available resource - no respect for personal life - unacceptable rosters (my record seen - 29hrs of duty!!!) - insufficient rest and disregard for serious health impact of unstable and damaging /fatiguing rosters - threat culture not allowing critical view - last, but not least - the impossible "self employed" contracts = no social protection, prohibitive clauses to be on sick leave when sick, punitive penalties for just about anything, zero hour pay, and many more nuances. And, the clients of companies of labour exploitation close their eyes. So, no, there is no shortage of pilots, there is instead shortage of DECENT PILOT JOBS AND WORKING CONDITIONS. Just last week, hour notice to air crew that they are put on "unpaid leave"... Or 270 Eur guaranteed pay contracts in EU! Reality is not what is advertised...

@Dace Kavasa, I disagree that "technically" there is a higher supply... Excess in pilot supply is a fact, at least in Europe. When big carriers announce vacancies, they receive hundreds of candidacies. If there were a shortage of pilots, why crews would accept to work for incredibly low salaries, under bogus self-employment and with atypical contracts? If airlines had really a shortage, would they not offer to pay cadets for their type ratings? Airlines keep the number of employees short, for obvious cost considerations. Did they go too far in reducing aircrew costs? In many cases, yes. This causes problems, notably in the high season. Some airlines do not have enough crews to cope with higher demand, delays and other uncertainties. In those cases, airlines have created their own shortages. Some realise too late, and have difficulties in putting too many pilots on the line at the same time. This is not a pilot shortage, it is bad planning… Some continue to sell the idea of a pilot shortage to pursuit their own advantage. It is an interested alternative truth.

Nigeria’s Air Peace to lease Norse Boeing 787s to commence London services Nigerian-based airline Air Peace is preparing to start its long-awaited service linking Lagos with London on March 30, 2024. Without available aircraft of its own to start services on the route, the carrier will be using leased Boeing 787-9s supplied by Norse Atlantic Airways (Norse) The new route will see Air Peace operate from Lagos’ Murtallah Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) four times per week commencing at the start of the IATA northern summer schedule period. According to Air Peace, the agreement with the UK-based arm of Norwegian carrier Norse is a wet-lease deal that will last for two months initially, but with the possibility of an extension. The airlines have also disclosed that they are in exploratory talks about further ways in which Norse aircraft could be sued to expedite Air Peace’s ambitious long-haul expansion plans. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dCnh3JB6 #AviationTalk #aviationnews #avgeek #aviation

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is preparing to resume flights to the United States after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to settle pending financial issues. The move is expected to help Pakistan regain ‘Category One’ status, enabling direct flights to the U.S. to resume. The suspension, which began in 2017, had halted six weekly flights. Meanwhile, PIA is also working to restart flights to the UK by March 2024, following a positive evaluation by the European Union. These developments are anticipated to boost PIA’s revenue. #PIA #AviationNews #USflights #UKflights #PakistanAviation

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is preparing to resume flights to the United States after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to settle pending financial issues. The move is expected to help Pakistan regain ‘Category One’ status, enabling direct flights to the U.S. to resume. The suspension, which began in 2017, had halted six weekly flights. Meanwhile, PIA is also working to restart flights to the UK by March 2024, following a positive evaluation by the European Union. These developments are anticipated to boost PIA’s revenue. #PIA #AviationNews #USflights #UKflights #PakistanAviation

Despite demand, Air Canada cuts back Qld-Vancouver flights in 2025 "After significantly growing capacity on the route this year, Air Canada has decided to reduce services between Brisbane and Vancouver in 2025.Between February and October, Air Canada says it will “temporarily” lower its Brisbane-Vancouver flights from a daily service to five weekly flights “due to operational constraints”. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/g4BXFM95

After successfully resuming flights to Europe, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is now gearing up to restart flights to the United Kingdom. According to Nadir Shafi Dar, Director General of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), a delegation from the UK's Department for Transport is scheduled to visit Pakistan next month. An online meeting is planned for the third week of December, with an official visit to follow in January 2025. PIA previously operated 21 weekly flights to the UK, and the resumption is expected to significantly boost the airline's revenue. #TrendingPakistan #PIA #UKFlights #Aviation #FlightResumption #TravelNews

Constanta Airlines'Expands Fleet with Boeing 737-300F Ukraine-based Constanta Airlines has added a Boeing 737-300F to its fleet, marking a bold step into medium-range cargo operations. This addition enhances the airline's capabilities, especially in humanitarian missions and government services. Key highlights of this strategic move: • Humanitarian Focus – The 737-300F will support clients like the UN, World Food Program (WFP), and U.S. government agencies, furthering Constanta’s humanitarian mission. • Versatile Cargo Handling – The freighter will transport specialized cargo, including oil, gas materials, and dangerous goods, offering greater fuel efficiency and increased capacity. • Global Reach – Operating globally (excluding sanctioned jurisdictions), the 737-300F will strengthen Constanta's operations from Eastern Europe to the world. This is a strategic investment for the airline, signaling growth and new opportunities in medium-range cargo transportation. What’s your take on the growing role of humanitarian missions in air cargo? How do you think fleet expansions like this will impact the industry? Share your thoughts below! https://lnkd.in/ghyhR7wk #CargoExpansion #HumanitarianAirCargo #ConstantaAirlines #737300F #FleetGrowth #AirCargo #dubai #uae

With ninety-nine airlines operating scheduled flights from Central/Western Africa this summer and a total market of some 19.4 million seats, what is the percentage capacity share by domiciled and non-domiciled airlines across #Africa? John Grant's third African Aviation update examines the role Ethiopian Airlines, Air Peace, and other airlines play in carving up opportunities in the region and asks if there is too much competition or selective operating by some airlines. Read the full article https://lnkd.in/exa7cZpn

Air Canada reported a marginal increase (one percent) in cargo revenue of C$230 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared to C$227 in the same period last year. “Air Canada reported second quarter operating revenues of more than $5.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $914 million," says 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐮, President and Chief Executive Officer, Air Canada. "We saw healthy demand with load factors remaining above historical averages. We remained sharply focused on our customers and operations throughout the quarter and experienced a 10-percentage point year-over-year improvement in our on-time performance, even with the increased flying." ✈️ Follow STAT Times for the latest updates in air cargo and aviation.✅🌍 Air Canada Cargo, Boeing, #AirCanada #AirCanadaCargo #Boeing #cargorevenue #Atlantic #Atlanticmarket #aircargo #aircraft 👉 𝐓𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/dPDhnN-S