According to Boeing, the global fleet will almost double in less than two decades, with Asia leading the process and outstripping North America by approx. 4000 new airplanes. Along with the new aircraft deliveries the number of pilots in the Asian-Pacific region will increase by up to 183 000 while in North America the growth … Continue reading
Although these days aircraft are being equipped with increasingly modern technologies 70% of air accidents can still be attributed to human error. For quite a while now commercial carriers have assumed the responsibility for ensuring that only both physically and mentally prepared pilots operate flights. However, the extremely intense and attention demanding position also requires … Continue reading