Aviation News January 25th

Aviation News January 25th

• Heathrow Airport Expansion Debate Resurfaces Chancellor Rachel Reeves supports the Heathrow expansion for economic growth, facing opposition from environmental groups concerned about increased carbon emissions.
• Ryanair Advocates for Airport Alcohol Limits Following a disruptive incident, Ryanair proposes a two-drink limit at European airports to curb unruly passenger behavior.
• Surge in Aviation Accidents Raises Safety Concerns The year 2024 witnessed a notable increase in aviation incidents, prompting discussions about flight safety and aircraft maintenance standards.
• Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Expand Partnership Virgin Australia increases Reward Seat availability for Velocity members on flights between major Australian cities and Doha, enhancing international travel options.
• Jet and Parts Shortages Overshadow Sustainability at Aviation Conference The Airline Economics conference highlights immediate operational challenges, such as aircraft and component shortages, potentially hindering environmental goals.
• Experienced Workers Departing Aircraft Manufacturing Sector A significant exodus of veteran workers from aircraft manufacturing raises concerns about production capabilities amid high demand.
• Video Streaming Emissions Surpass Aviation Industry Research indicates that the video streaming sector accounts for 4% of global emissions, double that of the aviation industry.
• EU and UK Mandate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Usage New regulations require the aviation sector to incorporate sustainable aviation fuels, starting at 2% and increasing to 10% by 2030, to aid decarbonization efforts.
• Innovations Recognized in 2024 Bright Ideas in Travel List The list highlights initiatives addressing sustainability and inclusivity in travel, including solar fuel production and wheelchair-compatible airplane seats.
• Australia Introduces Aviation Customer Rights Charter Australia plans to implement its first aviation customer rights charter, enforcing penalties on airlines for issues like lost baggage and delayed refunds.
• Starlux Airlines Expands Airbus A350F Fleet Taiwanese carrier Starlux orders additional Airbus A350F freighters, doubling its initial order to enhance cargo operations.
• Heathrow Airport Reports Record Passenger Numbers in 2024 London Heathrow Airport announces its busiest year ever, with 83.9 million passengers in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
• Loganair Secures Orkney Inter-Islands PSO Contract Loganair is selected to continue operating the Orkney Inter-Islands Public Service Obligation routes for an additional four years.
• Finnair and British Airways Expand Codeshare Agreement Finnair and British Airways enhance their partnership by expanding codeshare flights, offering passengers more travel options across their networks.
• Storm Éowyn has significantly impacted aviation in the UK and Ireland, causing widespread disruptions. Over 1,000 flights were canceled due to severe weather conditions, including 100 mph winds and heavy rainfall, leading to red “danger to life” warnings.
• The storm’s powerful jet stream also affected flight paths; for instance, a British Airways flight from Las Vegas to Heathrow reached a ground speed of 814 mph, reducing its journey time by 45 minutes. However, the extreme winds forced some flights to divert or return to their origin, causing significant inconvenience to passengers.

PILOT RECRUITMENT

• easyJet Seeking A320/A330/A340/A350/A380 type-rated Captains to be based in London Gatwick.
• Turkish Airlines Opened its Cadet Pilot Program for Turkish citizens or blue card holders.
• Discover Airlines Hiring type-rated Simulator Instructors & Examiners on Airbus A320 and A330, based in Frankfurt.
• KLM Hiring type-rated or non-type-rated First Officers (min. 500 hours on MTOW 5.7t or more) on various fleets, based in Amsterdam.
• Breeze Airways Looking for type-rated or non-type-rated Captains on Embraer E190/195, for various bases throughout the US.
• Lufthansa City Airlines A wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Group, seeking A320-rated First Officers for a Fast Upgrade to Captain position, based in Munich, Germany.
• Emirates Recruiting non-rated First Officers, Accelerated Command, and Direct Entry Captains (Airbus) for Boeing and Airbus fleets, based in Dubai, UAE.
• Qatar Airways Looking for Airbus or Boeing type-rated First Officers, based in Doha.
• Cathay Pacific Hiring type-rated or non-type-rated First Officers on A321, A330, A350, B777, and B747, based in Hong Kong.
• Titan Airways Seeking A320-rated Captains for their fleet under the Malta AOC, currently operating out of Leipzig.
• BA Euroflyer Hiring type-rated or non-type-rated Captains on Airbus A320, based in London Gatwick.
• DHL Looking for pilots to join their growing Boeing fleet. Applicants must have:
  • Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK
  • Unfrozen UK CAA ATPL
  • Ideally 500+ hours on type with a multi-crew aircraft (MTOW 50 tonnes or more)
• Loganair Seeking Captains with a UK ATPL(A) and a minimum of 2,000 hours total flying time, including 500 hours command on multi-pilot types. Also recruiting Newly Qualified First Officers holding a UK Frozen ATPL(A) with MCC & UPRT certifications. Bases available across the UK, operating Embraer 145, ATR 42/72, Twin Otter, and Islander aircraft.
• Virgin Atlantic are hiring First Officers and Senior First Officers for both Airbus and Boeing fleets. Applicants must have recent experience on specific RAF aircraft and have completed ATPL exams by the time of the interview. Positions are based at London Heathrow and Manchester, operating long-haul flights to various global destinations.
• British Airways Offering a Future Pilots Programme with fully-funded flight training through the Speedbird Pilot Academy Cadet programme. Applications are planned to open again in February 2025. Successful candidates will join as a First Officer on the A320 short-haul fleet at Gatwick or Heathrow.
• Etihad Airways Hiring Indian Captains & First Officers across its A320, A350, A380, B777, B777F, and B787 fleets.
• SAS is hiring First Officers for Embraer 190 and Airbus A320 fleets in ARN, BGO, CPH, and OSL. Offers permanent contracts, career progression, 42 days leave, and travel perks. Requires EASA ATPL/CPL/MPL, Class 1 Medical, UPRT, and EU work rights.

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