US: Pilot shortage threatens to slow US airline growth
US airlines are in the early stages of a pilot shortage that could boost labour costs and even constrain growth. Unless airlines find ways to work with partners to cultivate a pilot pipeline, they could face difficult, even volatile, competition for experienced pilots because the current regulatory and industry situation can only yield about two-thirds of the pilots the US will need in the next 20 years. That could mean constrained airline revenue, higher fares, or both. Leading airline executives are considering a new approach to the problem by forming partnerships with operators, training providers, and even regulators to shape the pipeline of pilots in training. Some major carriers and large regional airlines are well positioned to exploit these opportunities. <br/>
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US: Pilot shortage threatens to slow US airline growth
US airlines are in the early stages of a pilot shortage that could boost labour costs and even constrain growth. Unless airlines find ways to work with partners to cultivate a pilot pipeline, they could face difficult, even volatile, competition for experienced pilots because the current regulatory and industry situation can only yield about two-thirds of the pilots the US will need in the next 20 years. That could mean constrained airline revenue, higher fares, or both. Leading airline executives are considering a new approach to the problem by forming partnerships with operators, training providers, and even regulators to shape the pipeline of pilots in training. Some major carriers and large regional airlines are well positioned to exploit these opportunities. <br/>
