PHOENIX - United Airlines expects to hire more than 10,000 pilots throughout the 2020s. The U.S. industry behemoth ventures into flight training to hedge its growing cockpit staffing needs and will operate a pilot academy of its own - a first in the U.S. airline landscape. »

Air traffic growth stimulates pilot demand among airlines. While airline-mentored ab initio programs return to the flight training market, independent flight schools offer alternative and attractive paths into the industry.

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PHOENIX - United Airlines expects to hire more than 10,000 pilots throughout the 2020s. The U.S. industry behemoth ventures into flight training to hedge its cockpit staffing needs.

CHICAGO - Boeing said it was recommending that airline pilots undergo simulator training before they resume flying the 737 MAX, a shift from its previous position that pilots only needed computer-based training. Boeing has been working on revised pilot training and software updates to win regulatory approval for the 737 MAX to fly again.

LONDON - British Airways and its pilots' union BALPA have reached a preliminary agreement to end the pay dispute that resulted in the first walkout by pilots in the airline's history, the union said on Friday. The agreement came after the two sides held talks under the auspices of the ACAS arbitration service.

MANCHESTER - Tui UK responds to the Thomas Cook demise: the airline will boost its seat capacity and increase its pilot headcount.

LODZ - Ryanair ventures into ab initio pilot training. Polish FTO Bartolini Air will train up to 300 cadets on behalf of Ryanair over the course of the next four years.