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December 21, 2021

ALPA Casts Doubt On Pilot Shortage During Senate Hearing

'Major ALPA Carriers Have Approximately The Same Number Of Pilots Currently As They Did Pre-Pandemic'

ALPA has issued a statement in response to the robust discussion on pilot supply that took place late last week during the Senate Commerce Committee hearing on airline industry oversight: “The suggestion by network carriers that a lack of available pilots is the reason for leaving smaller markets is absurd and simply incorrect. The major ALPA carriers have approximately the same number of pilots currently as they did pre-pandemic....

A350XWB Premature Surface Degradation Problems Filed in English Court

Qatar's ongoing dispute with Airbus is now official, with a suit being filed in London's High Court. The move significantly heats up the fracas between the two only days after Airbus said that independent legal assessment would be sought to settle the matter. Qatar has had 21 of its relatively new Airbus A350s grounded by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority citing premature degradation of certain surface areas, materials, and paint applications. In August, the airline had hoped “that Airbus treats this matter with the proper attention it requires,” according to CEO Akbar Al Baker at the time.