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Airbus progresses on target to recruit over 13,000 employees in 2023

As it aims to hire more than 13,000 employees globally in 2023, Airbus is urging aerospace enthusiasts to enter a burgeoning industry. Despite a tight labour market, more over 7,000 of those posts have already been filled.

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The remaining roles will soon be filled, and it is already well underway that new recruitment will be crucial to achieving Airbus’ goals of decarbonization and production ramp-up.

The company is providing thousands of job opportunities in manufacturing, engineering, and fields supporting Airbus’ long-term goals, such as cybersecurity, software engineering, and new propulsion technologies (such as hydrogen, cryogenics, and fuel cells).

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Recent graduates will receive one-third of the total number of hires. With this goal in mind, Airbus has just agreed to extend their collaboration with Georgia Institute of Technology for a further five years as part of the Airbus Academic Programme, which partners with a select group of the world’s Top 15 Universities and Schools.

In its various companies around the world, Airbus today employs more than 134,000 people. The Top Employers Institute, a worldwide independent authority on identifying excellence in people management and HR policies, granted Airbus certification as a Top Employer in Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific in 2023.

To learn more about the broad range of opportunities available at Airbus, potential applicants and students can visit the Airbus website at https://www.airbus.com/en/careers.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.