Airlines

Boeing Announces $950,000 Scholarships for Pilot Training

Boeing has offered $950,000 in pilot training scholarships in order to develop and diversify the talent needed to fulfill the enormous long-term demand for commercial airplane pilots.

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Boeing is donating $500,000 to fund 25 scholarships with five aviation organizations committed to developing future pilots, including:

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Additionally, Boeing will donate $450,000 to Fly Compton, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization that connects minority students to careers in the aerospace industry. With this funding, flight training lessons will be made available to more students in Compton, Los Angeles, and career themes like designing, building, and repairing aircraft and drones will be introduced.

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The demand for newly qualified aviation employees is still high in the long run. Over the next 20 years, Boeing estimates that 602,000 additional pilots will be required to operate and maintain the world’s commercial aircraft. On July 25, Boeing will publish its most recent Pilot and Technician Outlook.

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According to Chris Broom, vice president of Commercial Training Solutions for Boeing Global Services, more women and people from diverse backgrounds are entering the pilot profession as a result of the mentoring and advice that organizations like these offer early career professionals in the aviation industry. “It is crucial that they work to implement the necessary changes to get rid of entry barriers on the social and financial fronts.”

Boeing has committed more than $8.5 million since 2019 to help underserved communities around the country access pilot training programs.

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Airlines

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.