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By Jeff Cousens 14 Jan 2026 3 min read

Ahead of Deliveries: Why Long Haul Airlines Hire Crews

Widebody recruitment is accelerating before aircraft deliveries. Airlines hire early to mitigate training bottlenecks, simulator limits, and pilot scarcity, not to chase growth.

By Jeff Cousens 14 Jan 2026 3 min read

Training Keeps Pilot Demand High Despite Grounded Aircraft

Fleet groundings do not reduce pilot demand. Training requirements, regulatory rules, and operational rigidity keep hiring pressure high even when aircraft are inactive.

By Jeff Cousens 14 Jan 2026 2 min read

Aircraft Backlogs Don’t Drive Airline Growth

Aircraft deliveries still dominate the conversation. But the constraint shaping airline growth has already moved downstream.

By Alexandra Foustanelli 04 Dec 2025 5 min read

Etihad Confirms Daily A380 Service to Tokyo from June 2026

Tokyo becomes Etihad’s newest A380 destination with daily flights launching on 16 June 2026. The service supports passenger and cargo demand while enhancing Abu Dhabi’s position as a major hub.

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By Jess Miller 03 Dec 2025 8 min read

10 Reasons to Build Your Aviation Career in the Middle East in 2025

Considering a move abroad? The Middle East offers unmatched aviation opportunities in 2025, from expanding airlines to high-quality living. Explore the 10 key reasons to relocate.

By Alexandra Foustanelli 03 Dec 2025 5 min read

Airbus Orders Urgent A320 Updates After Mid-Air Flight-Control Error

A mid-air incident linked to radiation-induced memory errors forced Airbus to initiate its largest A320 fleet update. Discover why regulators issued emergency directives.

By Alexandra Foustanelli 28 Nov 2025 8 min read

Heathrow’s £33B Third Runway: Key Insights for Industry Professionals

Heathrow’s third runway gets the green light, promising increased flights, passenger growth, and significant infrastructure changes.

By Alexandra Foustanelli 27 Nov 2025 5 min read

Emirates Unveils $38B Boeing 777X Order at Dubai Airshow

At the Dubai Airshow 2025, Emirates confirmed a 65-aircraft Boeing 777X order worth $38B, reinforcing its long-term widebody strategy and expansion plans.

By Alexandra Foustanelli 27 Nov 2025 5 min read

Etihad Airways Expands Airbus Widebody Fleet with A330‑900neo

Etihad joins the A330-neo family with new A330-900 orders and leases, enhancing fuel efficiency, capacity, and long-haul flexibility from 2027 onward.

By Jess Miller 26 Nov 2025 8 min read

Europe’s 2025 Airline Crisis: The Collapse of PLAY, SmartLynx & More

An in-depth analysis of Europe’s 2025 airline failures, from PLAY to SmartLynx, and the lessons for aviation professionals, recruiters, and job seekers.

By Jeff Cousens 19 Nov 2025 5 min read

Turn Your Job Ads into High-Performance Recruiting Machines

Learn how Aviation Job Search turned job adverts into high-performance campaigns with 250k impressions and hundreds of applications in just four weeks.